WOP post in Poniwiec, Border guard post in Poniwiec, Ustroń, Poland
The WOP guard post stood as a military facility monitoring the Polish-Czechoslovak border, with direct access to mountain patrol routes and observation points.
Established in 1945 as part of the 41st Border Protection Battalion, the station operated until 2008, controlling movement across the southern Polish frontier.
The guard post personnel maintained regular communication and coordination with Czech counterparts, developing procedures for managing cross-border activities.
The facility contained operational teams, including shooting and communications units, with 56 soldiers stationed for border protection duties.
During the 1956 events, guards received orders to shoot down low-flying objects crossing the border, marking a period of heightened security measures.
Location: Ustroń
Inception: 1945
Part of: Czech Republic–Poland border
Address: Bażantów 7, 43-450 Ustroń
GPS coordinates: 49.70340,18.81200
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:31
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