Military Drone Explosion Damages Homes Eastern Poland Under Investigation

An explosion in a cornfield near Osiny village in eastern Poland was caused by a military drone, according to preliminary investigations by Polish authorities. The blast shattered windows but caused no injuries, and burnt metal and plastic debris were found at the scene, with a possible propeller fragment resembling those used on Iranian-supplied Shahed drones. Polish officials, including Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, are investigating three scenarios: a crashed Russian drone, a smuggled drone, or an act of sabotage, although no airspace violations were detected near the incident. Authorities have ruled out the possibility of a civilian or smuggling drone in initial assessments, with ongoing forensic and pyrotechnic analysis to determine the exact nature of the drone and explosives involved. The site is under thorough investigation using 3D scanning and drone inspections, and Polish air defense continues round-the-clock monitoring of the country's airspace to ensure security. The incident has heightened vigilance due to previous regional security concerns, including a stray Ukrainian missile strike in Poland in 2022.