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Belarusian Balloon Incursions Escalate Hybrid Operations Along Poland-Belarus Border

The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces tracked the objects, which authorities linked to ongoing hybrid operations

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Feb 01, 2026
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EASTERN EUROPE - On February 1 Polish air defense systems identified balloon-like objects crossing from Belarus during the night of January 31 to February 1, resulting in temporary airspace closures over the Podlaskie region.

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The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces tracked the objects, which authorities linked to ongoing hybrid operations potentially for smuggling or intelligence purposes.

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