Poland: Explosion reported in Przewodow Nov. 15

Event

Authorities are responding to an explosion in Przewodow, near the border with Ukraine, Nov. 15. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the blast was caused by stray Russian rockets; the explosion killed at least two people. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has reportedly called an urgent meeting of the Committee of the Council of Ministers for National Security and Defense Affairs following the incident.

Heightened security measures are likely in the impacted location over the coming hours. Consequent localized transport disruptions are possible.

Advice

Avoid the incident site in the coming hours. Heed the instructions of officials.