Tracking the Russian Drone in Polish skies: latest details and implications
Polish authorities have concluded their search for the last of the drones that crossed into the country’s airspace during the night of September 9-10.
On September 20, a civilian-owned Russian drone was discovered in the Gmina Korsze area, marking likely the final drone that flew over Polish territory that evening, according to reports by RFM24.The find occurred on a field near residential buildings, approximately 50 meters from a populated area, when the landowner, while walking nearby, came across the mysterious object.
Police promptly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and placed it under surveillance.
Alongside law enforcement, representatives of Military Gendarmerie and the regional prosecutor from the Olsztyn District Prosecutor’s Office also examined the site.
It was determined that the drone was made of polystyrene and had likely been lying in the field for several days.Sources indicate that this drone is considered the last among those under investigation, that had entered Polish airspace on the night in question.
Daniel Brodowski, a spokesperson for the Olsztyn District Prosecutor’s Office, stated that the drone’s condition suggests prolonged exposure to outdoor elements.
The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the Lublin District Prosecutor’s Office, which is handling the main criminal case.During the investigation, law enforcement has collected initial evidence to be further analyzed and transferred to relevant authorities.
The Olsztyn prosecutors confirmed that this case underscores ongoing concerns that Russian drones continue to penetrate Polish skies, prompting heightened security measures.Recall that during the night of September 9-10, Russian UAVs violated Polish airspace, leading the Polish Armed Forces to take defensive measures, including shooting down several drones.
This was the first incident in modern Polish history where the Air Force applied weapons in the country’s aerial domain.Additionally, on September 19, three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered Estonian airspace, demonstrating increased Russian military activity in the region, which raises alarm among Baltic states and intensifies NATO’s eastern flank tensions.