Poland’s Defence Minister has announced plans to deploy 10,000 soldiers along its border with Belarus, expressing concerns about Russian-linked mercenaries in Belarus and a surge in migrants attempting to cross into Poland. Simultaneously, the Polish military is conducting searches for a lost missile fuse near the border, assuring that it poses no immediate threat. The Defence Minister emphasized the reinforcement of troops to address border challenges, with 2,000 additional soldiers joining the existing deployment. This move reflects Poland’s ongoing struggle with illegal migration and heightened anxiety over the presence of Wagner group fighters in Belarus, coupled with recent airspace incursions, amplifying regional tensions.