An unidentified object transited Polish airspace early Friday morning, December 29, coinciding with russian missile strike. Polish military officials confirmed the incursion, stating the object originated from the Ukrainian border and remained under radar surveillance throughout its passage.
The Polish Armed Forces activated standard operating procedures for airspace intrusions, including fighter jet scrambles and heightened air defense posture. This response underscores the seriousness of the incident, despite no reported explosions or crashes within Polish territory.
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The object’s precise nature and intent remain undetermined, prompting speculation ranging from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to potential debris from Ukrainian air defense systems engaged against incoming russian missiles. Polish RFM radio station reported eyewitness accounts from Przewodów, Lublin Voivodeship, describing a high-speed object accompanied by loud noises. Search operations are currently underway in the vicinity of Zamość, involving significant military personnel. Polish President Andrzej Duda has already called an emergency meeting to discuss this violation of Polish airspace.
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