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‘Smuggling balloons’ from direction of Belarus trigger airspace restrictions in northeastern Poland

Eric Kliszcz

29.01.2026, 08:23

Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images — Balloons have frequently entered Polish airspace in recent years. Photo 1: Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Photo 2: Polish Border Guard

Authorities said the measures were “precautionary”.