# Unidentified aerial objects in Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unidentified-aerial-objects-in-poland > Updated: 2026-10-17T18:59:14.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, Polish military radar systems detected an unidentified object near Malbork. The object appeared to move in accordance with wind direction and speed. In response, the Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) initiated search operations in the Żuławki Sztumskie area as a precaution to determine if the object had fallen to the ground. Colonel Jacek Goryszewski of the Operational Command of the Armed Forces suggested the radar recording might be a “meteorological anomaly or a flock of birds.” By mid-October, a similar incident occurred in the Lublin region involving a suspected airspace violation by an unidentified flying object. During the night of October 17–18, 2026, the Operational Command of the Armed Forces (DORSZ) initiated verification procedures following radar signals and reports from local residents regarding loud flying objects. Some residents reported hearing sounds similar to those produced by “Shahed-type drones.” Search operations are concentrated south of Lublin, specifically around the Zemborzycki Reservoir and the Krężnicka Street area. A Ground Search and Rescue Team (NZPR) from the Territorial Defence Forces has been deployed to locate a potential crash site or debris, with the Military Gendarmerie and Police also participating. A Black Hawk helicopter has been utilized to verify radar signals and local reports. While search efforts in the Zemborzycki area were suspended for the night without finding debris, operations are scheduled to resume. Authorities are investigating hypotheses including meteorological anomalies, potential smuggling, or provocation. Additionally, Lithuanian officials reported finding an object in northern Lithuania that may have entered from Polish territory. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has proposed a joint investigation, though Polish radar systems have not confirmed a border crossing. ## Claims - Polish authorities are investigating a suspected airspace violation by an unidentified object that may have occurred overnight. (disputed by 9 sources) - As of the current stage, a violation of Polish airspace has not been confirmed. (disputed by 9 sources) - A Ground Search and Rescue Team (NZPR) from the Territorial Defence Forces has been deployed south of Lublin. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The search aims to locate a potential crash site and verify radar signals and local reports. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The radar signal may have been caused by meteorological phenomena or anomalies. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Military Gendarmerie and Police are participating in the verification operations. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Residents in the Lublin and Łęczyn counties reported hearing loud, low-toned noises similar to a drone around 2:00 AM. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Search operations in the Zemborzycki Reservoir area were suspended for the day after failing to find any debris or traces of an aircraft. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Poland investigates suspected airspace violation near Lublin Polish authorities and military are investigating a suspected airspace violation near Lublin following reports of loud noises. Search operations for an unidentified object are ongoing, though no violation is un 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lublin-region-polish-military-investigates-suspected-airspace-violation ### 2026-09-23: Polish military searches for unidentified object near Malbork Polish military and emergency services are conducting search operations near Malbork after radar systems detected an unidentified object that moved with the wind and subsequently lost signal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-military-searches-for-unidentified-object-near-malbork --- Cite as: Unidentified aerial objects in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unidentified-aerial-objects-in-poland