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Poland Responds to Belarusian Aggression with Armed Guards

7/17/2025

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On July 15, 2025, Polish border guards near Czeremcha were targeted in a violent attack with stones and a Molotov cocktail, thankfully resulting in no injuries. The Polish government condemned this act as Belarusian aggression amid a surge in illegal border crossings. In response, new laws now allow soldiers to use firearms for self-defense, enhancing their protection.

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On July 15, 2025, Polish border guards near Czeremcha were targeted in a violent attack with stones and a Molotov cocktail, thankfully resulting in no injuries. The Polish government condemned this act as Belarusian aggression amid a surge in illegal border crossings. In response, new laws now allow soldiers to use firearms for self-defense, enhancing their protection.