Polish Military: A Drone Crashed Near the Poland-Ukraine Border

Source: Global Times
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According to the Polish military, a drone crashed on the Ukrainian side of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing on September 28 local time. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that the jet drone crashed about 2 kilometers from the Dorohusk crossing, and Polish airspace was not violated.

On the same day, the Polish Government Security Center issued an aerial threat alert for the Lublin Province, and the air defense system went into full combat readiness. The alert was lifted a few minutes later. (Reporter Zhang Juan from the Central Radio and Television Station)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Drone/UAV
SALUTE Report
Size
1 drone
Activity
A drone crashed
Location
Dorohusk · Lublin Voivodeship · Poland
Unit
Polish Armed Forces
Time
September 28, 2023
Equipment
drone
Summary

A drone crashed on the Ukrainian side of the Poland-Ukraine border near Dorohusk on September 28, 2023. The Polish Armed Forces confirmed the incident, stating it occurred about 2 kilometers from the border crossing. Following the crash, Poland's air defense systems were placed on high alert, but the alert was lifted shortly thereafter.

Key Facts
  • A drone crashed on the Ukrainian side of the Poland-Ukraine border.
  • The crash occurred approximately 2 kilometers from the Dorohusk border crossing.
  • Poland's air defense systems were put on high alert following the incident.
  • The alert was lifted shortly after the incident was reported.