On September 20, 2026, Poland announced plans to install over a thousand sirens along its eastern border in response to new threats from Russia. Interior Minister Marcin Kiewinski stated that the Russian side has changed its tactics, with border crossings increasingly becoming targets for missile attacks.
Change in Russian Tactics
Kiewinski noted that at the beginning of 2024, there were only about 30 remote-activated sirens in Poland, and today there are nearly 350. It is planned that by the end of the year, their number will exceed a thousand. This decision is a response to the growing threat from Russia, which is actively using missiles and drones to attack border infrastructure.
France Prepares for Hybrid Warfare
At the same time, France is also strengthening its security measures. On September 18, President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting with prefects to discuss security and defense issues. According to intelligence reports, Russia has intensified its threats, including cyberattacks and potential interference in elections.
- Potential targets for attacks: power plants
- Railway infrastructure
- Telecommunication systems
- Water distribution systems
France is preparing for possible massive attacks, which are predicted to begin in the fall of 2027.
NATO on the Eastern Front
Additionally, NATO has confirmed its readiness for potential escalations from Russia on the eastern flank. The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Dragone stated that NATO has sufficient forces, weapons, and plans in case of an attack. A total of about 4000 pages of military plans have been developed, covering various scenarios from local crises to full-scale attacks.