Tusk says drone flew over Warsaw government buildings

Tetyana Oliynyk — 15 September, 21:48
Tusk says drone flew over Warsaw government buildings
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Photo: Getty Images

Polish authorities have neutralised a drone that was flying over government buildings and a presidential residence.

Source: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Tusk said that on the evening of Monday 15 September, Poland’s State Protection Service neutralised a drone that flew over government offices on Parkowa Street and the Belweder Palace, one of the president’s official residences. 

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"Two Belarusian citizens have been detained. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident," the Polish president said, without giving further details.

Background: 

  • The incident comes after nearly two dozen Russian drones entering from Ukraine and Belarus violated Polish airspace on the night of 9-10 September.
  • In response, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch of Operation Eastern Sentry.
  • Polish authorities reported that the mission got off to an effective start on 13 September.

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