Poland Extends Belarus Border Zone Amid Security Concerns
The Interior Ministry said on Wednesday that the exclusion zone, which covers about 78 kilometers (48 miles), will remain in effect until August 31. The measure, first introduced in June 2024, has now been prolonged eight times.
Officials said migration pressure on the EU’s eastern border persists despite a significant decline in activity. Between January and May this year, authorities recorded 215 illegal crossing attempts, compared with more than 10,600 during the same period last year — a drop of roughly 98%.
The ministry argued that maintaining the zone is still necessary to ensure “the highest operational vigilance and high effectiveness of border protection.”
It added that the lower numbers do not signal the end of the situation, saying “the reduced pressure does not mean the end of the crisis,” and claiming that Belarus has redirected migration pressure toward Lithuania and Latvia.
Authorities also said most crossing attempts this year occurred within the restricted area, reinforcing the decision to keep the measure in place.
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