Russian drone found in Poland resists X-ray inspection
Polish military experts have been unable since morning to determine whether a drone found in West Pomerania voivodeship poses a threat, as its casing blocks X-rays. They are searching for alternative ways to examine it without destroying it.
Polish army experts have spent the morning without success trying to determine whether a drone found the previous day in the West Pomerania voivodeship is armed and whether it poses a danger. The information comes from broadcaster RMF FM, as reported by "European Pravda."
It turns out the drone's casing does not let X-rays pass through, meaning the special X-ray device normally used to examine such finds is not working in this case. Services are continuing to search for other methods to study and, if necessary, neutralize the drone. It is especially important for the military to examine the device fully without having to blow it up.
Sources speaking to RMF FM's reporter noted that it is rare for a military drone to be found in such good condition. They said the find is a valuable source of knowledge about Russian technology, so authorities are doing everything possible to prevent its destruction.
So far, experts have only managed to confirm that the drone does not pose a radiological, biological or chemical threat.
Possibly a new "Gerbera" model
On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the drone's discovery on Poland's coast. He said growing evidence suggests it may be a new version of the "Gerbera"-type drone lost by Russian forces. The device most likely reached Poland from Russia via Lithuania. The countries involved will jointly investigate how the drone ended up in the sea.
According to preliminary findings, the drone was not fitted with a warhead, but did carry a small amount of explosive intended for self-destruction in case unauthorized persons attempted to seize it.
