Russian Drone Crashes Near Belarus-Poland Border Amid Airspace Incursions

Polish authorities discovered an unarmed drone with Cyrillic markings near the Belarusian border in the village of Polatycze, close to the Terespol border crossing. The drone, likely linked to Russia, crashed without exploding, igniting fuel upon impact, and no injuries were reported. This incident follows a series of drone incursions into Polish airspace linked to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine, with previous drones entering Poland and other neighboring NATO countries. While Poland's Ministry of National Defense initially suggested some drones might be related to smuggling, Ukrainian analysts identified one found drone as a Russian-made 'Herbera' decoy designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. Polish military and special services are investigating the debris, and the incident highlights Poland's position on NATO's eastern flank amid heightened tensions with Russia. The drone incursions have raised alarms about broader security risks in the region as Poland remains a key supporter of Ukraine against Russian aggression.