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Netherlands prepares POW camps for Russia conflict

Dutch army tests POW camp for up to 2,000 enemy soldiers amid growing risks of conflict with Russia.

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The Netherlands has begun preparing camps for prisoners of war for the first time in decades, in anticipation of a potential large-scale conflict with Russia. A prototype camp designed to hold up to 2,000 enemy soldiers is being tested at the Marneheijzen training ground in Groningen province. The facility includes bunk bed modules, showers, a dining hall, and a medical unit, with conditions meeting international standards comparable to those for Dutch troops. Authorities emphasize humane treatment as a means to obtain valuable intelligence during interrogations, and the camp can be deployed within a week using civilian contractors.
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