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Poland's Airspace Raises Concerns: Unidentified Objects and Missiles Detected
security3 years ago

Poland's Airspace Raises Concerns: Unidentified Objects and Missiles Detected

Poland's Defense Ministry detected an object in its airspace that flew in from Belarus, which is likely an observation balloon. The object was spotted near Białowieża and radar contact was lost near Rypin. This follows two other known incursions into Poland's airspace since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The National Security Bureau said that President Andrzej Duda was informed on April 26 about an object that may be a Russian-made cruise missile, which was discovered in December. The political opposition has been calling for the dismissal of Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak over the matter.

Poland's Missile Mystery: Unanswered Questions and Criticism.
politics3 years ago

Poland's Missile Mystery: Unanswered Questions and Criticism.

An unidentified object entered Polish airspace from Belarus on Friday evening, which was probably an observation balloon, according to Poland's defence ministry. The incident comes after missiles landed on Polish territory in November and December, and the discovery of missile remains in April. National security is a key issue in Poland ahead of elections later this year.

Mysterious Object Enters Polish Airspace from Belarus
security3 years ago

Mysterious Object Enters Polish Airspace from Belarus

An unknown object entered Polish airspace from Belarus, and the Polish Ministry of Defense announced that it was probably an observation balloon. The object was spotted by the country's flight control center, but radar contact with the object was lost near Rypin. The Polish military sent two MiG-29s and an F-16 to intercept the object. This follows two other known incursions into Poland's airspace since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about the authorities' handling of its air defenses amid new risks created by the war in Ukraine.