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Polish defence minister says a Russian military drone was retrieved from the Baltic Sea near Rusinowo

Poland's defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that a drone recovered off Rusinowo in the Baltic Sea appears to be of Russian military origin.

Authorities in northern Poland retrieved an unmanned aerial vehicle from the Baltic Sea near the settlement of Rusinowo. Defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz shared on X that early examinations suggest the craft is a Russian military drone. The incident occurs amid ongoing security concerns in the Baltic region, though officials have not disclosed the drone's specifications or intended target. No claims of aggression have been made, and the Polish government has not indicated any immediate response. The find adds to a series of recent reports of Russian equipment appearing in neighboring waters.

Why it matters

It highlights the presence of Russian military equipment near NATO borders, raising security concerns for Poland and the Baltic region.

How this story developed

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