Poland Closes Probe Into 2025 Russian Drone Incursion Without Suspect
Polish prosecutors have ended their investigation into a mass Russian drone incursion in September 2025 without identifying who directed it. More than 30 Gerbera drones entered Polish airspace and were found in 27 locations, and some contained Polish SIM cards. The military's response was found to have followed procedures, and most case files remain classified.
The military section of the Lublin District Prosecutor’s Office handled the case. Prosecutor Marcin Kozak told Rzeczpospolita no one could be identified as responsible for violating Polish airspace and creating a public-safety threat. The drones came from the east on Sept. 9–10, 2025, and were found at 27 sites. Most files, including the reasoning, remain classified.
Investigators examined Polish mobile-operator SIM cards in some drones but did not publicly say if they were stolen or illegally bought. Ukrainian defense analysts had earlier reported Polish and Lithuanian SIM cards in Russian drones found in Ukraine; one prior card was tied to T-Mobile Poland. Prosecutors found the military response proper, with weapons use authorized and justified and no crime established.
The closure may leave residents in affected areas with lingering uncertainty about airspace security, while the classified findings could limit public understanding of what happened. It may also shape debate over military readiness and civil protection, though prosecutors’ finding that procedures were followed could reassure some. Mobile customers and operators could face questions about SIM-card security, but no wrongdoing has been established.