International Drone Incident Raises Security Concerns in Poland

Polish authorities detained Belarusian and Ukrainian citizens for flying a drone over Warsaw's Belvedere palace. Initially reported as Belarusian citizens, the suspects have been interrogated. With recent Russian drone provocations, tensions are high, but officials deny this incident is linked to espionage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Berlin | Updated: 16-09-2025 19:15 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 19:15 IST
International Drone Incident Raises Security Concerns in Poland
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In a tense climate of international drone activity, Polish authorities apprehended two individuals for piloting a drone over the highly secure Belvedere presidential palace in Warsaw.

The suspects, identified as a young Belarusian woman and a Ukrainian man, were initially mistaken for Belarusian nationals, according to a social media post by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

As Russia's recent drone activities heighten regional tensions, the State Protection Services clarified that this incident is unrelated to espionage, with investigations still ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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