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Security Alert: Poland, Potential Missile Crash in Polish Territory July 30

Security Alert: Poland, Potential Missile Crash in Polish Territory July 30

*OSAC does not issue alerts. These notices are sourced from the issuing U.S. Embassy & Consulate
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The Polish government reported that an object believed to be a missile crashed on Polish territory near Tarnawa-Kolonia in the Lublin province in southeastern Poland during the early morning hours of July 30.  U.S. Mission Poland is closely monitoring the situation.  U.S. citizens in Poland should follow guidance from Polish authorities and monitor local media and official government announcements for the most up-to-date information on this event and other events of this nature.

Local Media and Government Information Resources:

The following resources are available to U.S. citizens seeking to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information on events of this nature:

https://www.pap.pl/en/poland    – Polish Press Agency (state-owned news agency)

https://www.polskieradio.pl/395,english-section    – Polish radio in English (official government radio)

https://tvpworld.com/   – TVP in English (state-owned TV)

https://www.gov.pl/web/rcb-en/rcb-alert–faq   – RCB system information in English.  This link provides information on alerts sent to your mobile phone in Poland. This system does not require a Polish phone number.

Actions to Take:

  • Avoid unknown debris and report suspicious debris to local authorities.
  • Monitor local media for updates.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.

Enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security updates.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland

Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, Piękna 12

00-539, Warsaw

+48 22 504 2784 (business hours)

+48 22 504 2000 (after-hours emergencies involving U.S. citizens)

ACSWarsaw@state.gov

https://pl.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General, Krakow, Poland

ul. Stolarska 9

31-043 Krakow, Poland

+48 12 424 5100 (business hours)

+48 22 504 2000 (after-hours emergencies involving U.S. Citizens)

KrakowACS@state.gov

https://pl.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consular Agency, Poznan, Poland

+48 61 851 8516

ConsularAgencyPoznan@state.gov

https://pl.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Poland Country Information