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Russian hot air balloon found in northern Poland

Lina Mostavlyuk
5 January, 2025 Sunday
18:22

On Sunday, January 5, a mysterious hot air balloon was discovered in northern Poland's historic Masuria region. Authorities believe it entered Polish territory from Russia

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This was reported by RMF FM.

The balloon was found in a forest near the town of Prostki, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Forestry workers discovered it and informed the police.

Initial checks confirmed that the object is a meteorological device, used to measure temperature and other data.

Cyrillic markings were visible on the balloon. Officials in Poland suspect it came from Russia's Kaliningrad region.

  • On the night of October 25, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, their air defense destroyed 7 Ukrainian drones and a hot air balloon.
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