Due to the lack of infrastructure, the French and Belgians were held in tents in mid-1940. At one time there were over 30,000 jammed into facilities designed for 15,000. In 1941 a separate compound was created to house Soviet prisoners.
Due to insufficient infrastructure, French and Belgian detainees were housed in tents during mid-1940. Eventually, more than 30,000 people were jammed into facilities meant for 15,000. In 1941, a distinct facility was set up exclusively for Soviet prisoners.