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Unidentified aerial objects in Poland

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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 currently 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 participating. A Black Hawk helicopter has been utilized to verify radar signals and local reports. While search efforts in the verification efforts. While investigations continue, 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 have not yet confirmed reported finding an object in northern Lithuania that may have entered from Polish territory. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has proposed a violation of joint investigation, though Polish airspace occurred, noting that the radar signals could potentially be the result of meteorological phenomena or other atmospheric anomalies. systems have not confirmed a border crossing.

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  1. 2026-10-19 08:35 UTC Unidentified aerial objects in Poland
  2. 2026-10-18 13:57 UTC Unidentified aerial objects in Poland
  3. 2026-10-18 07:42 UTC Unidentified aerial objects in Poland
  4. 2026-10-18 05:07 UTC Unidentified aerial objects in Poland

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