Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Poland to Reopen More Belarus Border Crossings in November
Poland is thinking about opening two border crossings with Belarus again in November.
They had closed them before because of nearby military exercises and drones flying into their sky.
The Polish leader said they might try opening them again for a little while.
If things don't seem safe, they will close them again quickly.
This comes after another country, Lithuania, also had some border issues because of balloons in the air.
The leader of Belarus said that closing borders like that is a silly thing to do and accused other countries of starting a different kind of war.
Poland plans to reopen two border crossings with Belarus in November.
The crossings at Bobrowniki and Kuznica are slated for reopening.
Poland had previously closed its border with Belarus on September 12 due to security concerns.
These concerns included military exercises in Belarus and Russian drones entering Polish airspace.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko criticized border closures by neighboring Lithuania as a 'crazy scam'.
- Who
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
- What
- Announced Poland's readiness to reopen two more border crossings with Belarus.
- When
- In November, on a trial basis.
- Where
- At Bobrowniki and Kuznica border crossings between Poland and Belarus.
- Why
- Following previous closures due to security concerns, with potential for re-closure if necessary. Also mentioned in the context of Lithuania's border actions.
Poland's Stance
Belarus's Stance
Border Reopening Rationale
Poland's Stance
Poland is considering reopening two border crossings in November, potentially on a trial basis, after previously closing them due to security concerns related to military exercises and airspace incursions.
Belarus's Stance
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called Lithuania's border closures a 'crazy scam' and accused the West of engaging in a hybrid war, suggesting a broader conflict fueling border tensions.
Security Concerns
Poland's Stance
Poland closed its border with Belarus on September 12 due to Russia-led military exercises in Belarus and Russian drones entering Polish airspace.
Belarus's Stance
Belarus views actions by Western countries, including border closures, as part of a hybrid war and a new era of division.
- Planned Reopening Date
- November
- Specific Crossings
- Bobrowniki and Kuznica
- Previous Closure Date
- September 12
- Reason for Previous Closure
- Russia-led military exercises in Belarus and Russian drones entering Polish airspace
- Related Incidents
- Lithuania closed its airport and Belarus border crossings due to balloons entering its airspace.
