Tomasz Siemoniak, the minister coordinating the security services, told TVN24 that “everything indicates” the object was “a missile fired by our aircraft in defense of Poland, in defense of our citizens.” He said the military has “declared it will cover the losses,” and promised a formal communiqué.
His remarks followed a report by the daily Rzeczpospolita, which—citing anonymous sources within key state security structures—said the house in Wyryki, Lublin province, was damaged not by a falling drone but by a stray anti-air missile launched from a Polish F-16.
Siemoniak stressed the investigation is ongoing and will take time. Parts of drones are being examined “very carefully” by specialists, he said, adding, “These are very serious matters. We must reckon with further attacks of this kind.”
He called attempts to undermine trust in the armed forces “completely absurd,” noting that 94% of people trust the army, according to a recent poll.
Polish authorities said multiple drones violated the country’s airspace during the night of Sept. 9–10 amid a Russian attack on Ukraine. Defensive procedures were activated, and aircraft from Poland and allied forces shot down drones that posed a direct threat.
Officials said it was the first time in modern Polish history that the Air Force used weapons within national airspace.
In the hamlet of Wyryki-Wola, the roof of a residence was destroyed. Published photos also showed cracked walls and a damaged car.
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Source: PAP