Poland warns Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones for provocations

Poland has issued a warning that Russia may employ captured Ukrainian drones for provocative actions, potentially aiming to mislead and conduct "false flag" operations. The country's Defense Minister stated that Moscow has recently acquired a significant number of Ukrainian drones, raising concerns about their potential misuse.

This development is scheduled for discussion at a meeting of the Polish government's security committee. The minister highlighted that as the war in Ukraine continues, Russia is increasingly resorting to tactics designed to escalate the conflict. This warning comes shortly after Polish and Swedish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on three separate occasions last week.

The minister also noted the ongoing challenges to Poland's air defense systems and critical infrastructure, particularly in cyberspace and concerning GPS signal jamming. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has faced repeated accusations of planning or executing sabotage acts across Europe.

Officials from the European Union and Poland have frequently cautioned that the Kremlin is engaged in hybrid warfare against countries supporting Kyiv. These tactics reportedly include arson, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing nations.