The inhabitants of Osin in the territory of Łukaszów in Lublin survived moments of horror erstwhile on the night of Tuesday on Wednesday (19/20 August) there was a massive detonation in their area. An unidentified object fell into a cornfield, causing a shock felt within a mile. The incidental immediately sparked a wave of speculation, given the proximity of the border with Ukraine and Belarus. The fast consequence of the services and the authoritative message of the Operations Command of the Armed Forces (DORSZ) types shed light on this mysterious event, bringing calmness, but besides amazing findings regarding the nature of the object.
What happened in Osinas? Witnesses talking about a concussion
Just before 2:00 a.m., the silence in the Osins broke a immense bang. The territory Police office in Łuków received a study of an detonation on 1 of the fields of corn. The detonation was so strong that it woke the residents and caused real harm in close buildings. “I was awakened by a immense bang from which the windows shook” – he reported to 1 of the local journalists, adding that only this morning he noticed the lights of the police cars.
Another witness confirmed in an interview with TVN24: “It was around midnight and there was a terrible shot, something blew up until the home shook up.” What's more, the impact force was large adequate to ‘windows in windows were knocked out in 5 or six buildings and even doors were thrown out in barns’ – handed over another resident. Fortunately, despite specified dramatic reports, art. Marcin Józwik of the arch police confirmed that no 1 was injured, although the windows were broken in 3 close houses.
Crater and ‘propeller’ — first reports from the scene
At the scene, the image was clear: in the field of corn was created clear crater. Around it, within tens of meters, burnt remains were scattered – both metallic and plastic. According to unofficial information from local lukov.tv portal, among the found fragments the attention of the service was drawn to a propeller-like element. These preliminary observations raised many questions about the origin and kind of the facility.
Additional evidence confirming the scale of the event was a video surveillance camera mounted on 1 of the close houses. The video shows a bright flare in the night skyIt's followed by a immense bang. This recording, along with the reports of witnesses and physical evidence from the area, was the key to launching a detailed investigation by the applicable services, including the military.
Official communication of the Operations Command of the RSZ. What did the radars detect?
In the face of increasing concerns and speculation, just before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces (DORSZ) issued a key message. It is this information that has resolved the top doubts. "After preliminary analysis of the records of radiolocation systems, no breach of the Polish airspace was recorded last night, either from Ukraine or Belarus" – reads the DORSH statement. This information was highly crucial given the location of Osin – about 120 km from the border with Ukraine and about 100 km from the border with Belarus.
DORSZ besides gave an first assessment of the found object. According to experts, ‘may form part of an old propeller engine’. This hypothesis, although amazing at first glance, indicates a much little dramatic script than initially assumed. The facility was transferred to the Air Operations Centre – Air Component Command, where it will undergo further detailed studies.
Service activities and safety assurances. What's next on the subject?
Appropriate services were immediately activated at the scene, including soldiers of the Military Police. Their task is to conduct a detailed analysis of the found site and to safe the site. The Operational Command of the RSZ besides stressed that the Aviation and Ground Search and Rescue Teams were activated. Their intent is to thoroughly check the area of the incidental in search of any another fragments or traces.
The DORSZ communication besides includes an crucial assurance regarding the safety of the Polish airspace. It was stressed that Polish Air Defence strategy conducts 24-hour surveillance of airspace and remains full on standby. This is key information for Polish residents, indicating that despite the dramatic circumstances of the incidental under Łukow, the situation is monitored and there is no direct threat resulting from the breach of the state borders.
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Night detonation in Poland. The military reveals what fell in the cornfield
