In a separate incident, a truck was also struck around 800 metres from a border crossing with Poland.
Defence
Almost 80% of Poles support helping Baltic states if Russia attacks
The poll follows controversy over comments by a senior opposition figure casting doubt over Poland fulfilling its NATO obligations.
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US confirms continued “strong military presence” in “model ally” Poland
However, the Pentagon’s spokesman stopped short of confirming that there would be no reduction in troop numbers in Poland.
Poland to establish Europe’s first centre for servicing Abrams tank engines
There is “no better proof of the durability, reliability and long-term outlook of Polish-US cooperation”, says PM Donald Tusk.
Sweden’s Saab signs deal with Polish state defence group PGZ to cooperate in naval sector
The agreement reinforces growing economic and defence ties between Poland and Sweden.
Warsaw denies reports of cancelled US troop deployment to Poland
Leading US media outlets have reported that the deployment of almost 4,000 American troops was cancelled at the last minute.
Polish tank crew takes second place in prestigious US army contest
The Sullivan Cup is a gruelling biennial contest hosted by the United States to evaluate the best tank crews.
Poland signs agreement with EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
Poland is the first of 19 member states to sign a SAFE agreement and the largest recipient of funds under the programme.
Around 200 unexploded WWII mines found at university dormitory construction site in Poland
Unexploded ordnance from World War Two is regularly found around Poland.
Espionage investigations doubled in Poland last year amid growing Russia threat
The ABW also pointed to a range of other threats, including espionage by China and the radicalisation of Poland’s youth.
Poland should “take advantage” of US troop withdrawal from Germany, says president’s chief of staff
The prime minister previously said he would not want to “undermine European solidarity” by “poaching” US troops from Germany.
Poland wants more US troops but not at Germany’s expense, says Tusk
His remarks have been strongly criticised by the opposition, who say that Tusk is prioritising Germany’s interests over Poland’s security.
Poland signs agreement to produce South Korean K2 tanks domestically
They will be the first tanks produced in Poland for almost two decades.
Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut
The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.
