Poland Detains Belarusians Over Drone Incident in Warsaw
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that security forces have neutralized a drone over the government district in central Warsaw, detaining two Belarusian citizens linked to the incident. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over alleged Russian drone activity, with Poland and Romania reporting airspace violations that Moscow has rejected as baseless.
Tusk noted that the drone was intercepted near the Belweder Palace and government buildings, emphasizing the significance of the location. The central Warsaw district, home to numerous government structures, foreign embassies, and the Russian Embassy, underscores the strategic implications of the incident.
Tusk’s statement aligns with Poland’s broader concerns about Russian military actions, including claims of 19 Russian drones crossing into its airspace. Moscow, however, has consistently denied these accusations, attributing them to what it calls the ‘European war party.’ This episode highlights the complex dynamics between Poland, Belarus, and Russia, with implications for regional security and international relations.