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Security measures along the Poland-Ukraine border

Overview

In early September 2026, Poland implemented a new restricted airspace zone, EP R134, in its eastern region to ensure national security and airspace safety due to the conflict in Ukraine. The restriction, effective from September 10 through December 9, 2026, covers airspace from ground level up to approximately 3 kilometers. While commercial passenger aircraft at higher altitudes remain unaffected, a near-total flight ban is in place during nighttime hours, with exceptions only for military aircraft and specific coordinated operations.

Concurrently, drone activity near the border has impacted regional stability. In Ukraine, a new special border regime was established in a one-kilometre-wide strip along the Russian and Belarusian borders, requiring permits for residency or work. On the Polish side, border authorities reported periodic suspensions of movement at crossings due to the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles. Reported incidents include a drone strike near the Dorohusk crossing that hit a gas station, causing an explosion and the evacuation of over 280 travelers and 50 officials, as well as a strike on a freight train locomotive near Hrebenne.

Entities

Ukraine · Poland · Belarus · State Border Guard Service of Ukraine · Dowództwo Operacyjne Rodzajów Sił Zbrojnych

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ukraine implements new border regime amid drone activity near Poland

    Ukraine has introduced a special permit regime in a one-kilometre strip along the Russian and Belarusian borders, while drone strikes near the Ukrainian-Polish border caused temporary evacuations.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Poland introduces EP R134 restricted airspace in eastern region

    Poland is introducing the EP R134 restricted airspace zone in its eastern region from September 10 to December 9, 2026, to enhance security amid the Ukraine conflict. The ban affects low-altitude flights.

Sources

defence24.pl · dziennik.pl · europesays.com · fr.businessam.be · gazetaprawna.pl · gospodarka.gazeta.pl · lowcyburz.pl · milmag.pl · polityka.co.pl · tech.wp.pl · wojna.co.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl