Anti-tank ‘Hedgehog’ barriers, modern surveillance systems and trenches – it is all part of Poland’s fortification of its border with Russia over fears of a broader conflict in Europe. Worth around £2 billion,

Poland will build fortifications as part of the Eastern Shield project not only on the border with Russia but also on the border with Belarus and Ukraine. This is necessary to make the entire length of the eastern border safer,

Poland plans to spend billions of zlotys on this ambitious project. The Prime Minister assured citizens that the investment would bring increased security to regions like Warmia-M