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The village is located near to the border to Belarus.
The village is located near to the border to Belarus.
What is happening?
An early morning blast jolted residents of Osiny, a small village in eastern Poland, as an unidentified object exploded in a nearby cornfield.
Possible Russian drone the likely culprit
Local media now suggest the object may have been a Russian-made Shahed drone—a type commonly used to target Ukrainian cities.
Though this hasn’t been officially confirmed, its suspected presence deep within Polish territory raises troubling questions.
Just 126 kilometres from the Belarus border
The village lies roughly 126 kilometres (78 miles) from the Belarusian town of Brest.
The object reportedly crashed into a cornfield outside the village, leaving a large crater and shattering windows in several nearby homes.
Emergency services rush to the scene
Police and firefighters were quickly dispatched to secure the area and begin the investigation.
A police spokesperson confirmed teams were assessing the damage and collecting evidence to determine the nature and origin of the object.
Defence Minister hints at sabotage possibility
Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak Kamysz stated that “acts of sabotage” couldn’t be ruled out.
Military experts joined the investigation, combing the site for clues and analyzing the wreckage.
Burnt debris scattered across the field
Staff Sergeant Marcin Józwik of Łuków police described the scene as littered with burnt metal and plastic fragments.
“These are burnt metal and plastic fragments,” he said, noting that one of the items resembled a propeller—consistent with drone technology.
Explosion captured on CCTV
Security footage captured the moment the blast occurred.
A sudden, bright flash followed by a loud bang was recorded, offering valuable evidence for investigators as they piece together the event’s timeline.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Authorities deny airspace violation
Initial reports speculated the object may have entered Polish airspace from Belarus.
However, a government statement clarified that radar data showed no airspace breach from either Belarus or Ukraine during the night in question.
Investigation ongoing with military support
Debris from the scene has been sent to Poland’s Air Operations Centre for detailed analysis.
Military Police and Air and Ground Search and Rescue teams remain on-site, working around the clock to ensure security and uncover the origin of the blast.
