NATO missile shield base being built in Poland

On May 13, the construction of the NATO missile shield base at Redzikowo (Pomorskie voivodship) started in the presence of Poland's President Andrzej Duda. Poland and the US signed a deal on interceptor missiles eight years ago. Despite the foundation stone formally being put in place, builders have already been at the site of the former airstrip for some months. President Duda proclaimed that the construction of a missile defense system will strengthen the security of Poland. Meanwhile, local communities in the Słupsk area have been vocal in protest, they are concerned about the impact on the local Baltic tourist industry, among other things. “We oppose the terrible information policy of the Polish government on the missile shield. We oppose the lack of interest in the health and safety of the community,” a letter read.