Incident in Warsaw: Drone of Russian origin crashes in Poland
A Russian military drone crashed and exploded in a cornfield near the village of Osiny in eastern Poland on August 20, 2025, causing damage to nearby houses but no injuries[1][3][4].
The incident took place around 2 a.m. local time and resulted in broken windows and a six-meter-wide crater at the crash site[3][4]. Videos from local portal LukowTV show a bright flash followed by a loud bang[2]. Onet published images from social media showing a charred engine with a propeller[2].
Poland’s Defence Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, confirmed the drone was Russian, identifying it as a provocatory act by Russia during ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine[1][5]. The drone was reported to be a Russian version of the Iranian-produced Shahed model, equipped with a Chinese engine[1][5].
Officers found burnt plastic and metal debris at the impact site[1][3]. Initially, Polish officials stated there was no detected airspace violation overnight from Ukraine or Belarus[5]. However, prosecutors suspect the drone entered from Belarus[5].
The exact location of the explosion, whether in the air or on the ground, remains uncertain[3]. The incident occurred approximately 120 kilometers from Poland's border with Ukraine and around 100 kilometers from the border with Belarus[3].
Poland, a strong supporter of Ukraine and a NATO member, reacted strongly, emphasizing the threat to regional security[1][3]. Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Russia is provoking NATO countries[1].
The explosion caused property damage but no casualties. It heightened tensions in NATO’s eastern flank at a sensitive time as peace efforts with Russia were underway[1][3]. Poland announced plans to lodge a diplomatic protest against Russia following the incident[5].
NATO allies were informed by Warsaw about the event[3]. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in Eastern Europe resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has heightened vigilance about provocations near NATO borders[1][5].
In context, this is the first drone crash involving Russian military equipment in Poland, following previous missile incidents in 2022 and 2023 linked to the Ukraine war[5]. Poland is increasing its defense spending and military preparedness amid these ongoing threats[1].
A notable incident occurred in November 2022, when a rocket struck a village in eastern Poland, resulting in the death of two men[6]. The rocket incident in Przewodow is believed to have been a Ukrainian air defense missile that veered off course[6].
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