Poland prepares to mine Russian border after exit from Ottawa treaty

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Warsaw will soon be able to mine its eastern borders with Russia as his country officially exited the Ottawa Convention banning the use of land mines on Friday.

On Thursday, Tusk presented the Bluszcz or “Ivy,” a hybrid mine layer designed for stealth and autonomy, which Poland plans to debut as it boosts its capabilities on its eastern flank.

“Today, you saw a brief presentation of the capabilities of the Bluszcz system. We are in the process of finalising this mine project within the East Shield, which is crucial to our security, our territory, and our border,” said Tusk.

“This also includes the capability we will soon achieve – the ability to mine the Polish border in the event of a threat within 48 hours.”

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