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Drone found in Poland likely from September airspace incursion, minister says

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Posted on March 13, 2026

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Polish Minister Links Found Drone to 2025 Russian Airspace Incursion

Discovery of Military Drone in Western Poland

Details of the Drone Incident

WARSAW, March 13 (Reuters) - A military drone found in western Poland on Thursday was probably one of the Russian drones that entered Polish airspace in September 2025, the defence minister said on Friday, confirming a report from state news agency PAP.

Official Statement from Defence Minister

"Most likely it is... a consequence of the provocation of the Russian Federation from last year," Wladyslaw Kosiniak–Kamysz told private broadcaster TVN24.

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by Alan Charlish, Pawel Florkiewicz)

Key Takeaways

  • The September 9–10, 2025 incursion involved at least 19 to 23 Russian-origin drones entering eastern, central, and northern Poland, marking the largest breach of NATO airspace since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. NATO and Polish forces downed several during a seven-hour operation and invoked Article 4, launching Operation Eastern Sentry. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Recovered drone fragments in September were identified as decoy 'Gerbera' drones, unarmed and designed to overwhelm air defenses; some debris was found as far as 250 km inland. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • The recent drone discovery underlines lingering security risks from that September incursion, reinforcing calls for enhanced air‑defence and counter‑drone measures amid ongoing Russian provocations. (en.wikipedia.org)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the origin of the drone found in western Poland?
The drone was likely one of the Russian drones that entered Polish airspace in September 2025.
Who confirmed the connection between the drone and the 2025 airspace incursion?
Polish defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak–Kamysz confirmed the connection.
When was the drone discovered in Poland?
The drone was found on Thursday in western Poland.
What agency initially reported the discovery?
Poland's state news agency PAP first reported the discovery.
What did the Polish minister say about the drone incident?
He described it as a consequence of Russian provocation from the previous year.

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