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The information available to the President of the Republic of Poland does not warrant personnel changes among the highest command staff of the Polish Army. Furthermore, no formal request has been received by the President on this matter, according to a statement from the National Security Bureau issued on Friday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak said on Thursday that the procedures and response mechanisms tied to an object found near Bydgoszcz were functioning properly at the level of the Armed Forces Operational Command. He did not provide a direct briefing on whether the relevant services informed him about the object appearing in Polish airspace. Błaszczak rejected any assertion that he refused to authorize a search for the object. He emphasized that any personnel or disciplinary actions would follow discussions with the President.
The information currently in the possession of the President does not justify personnel changes within the Supreme Command Staff of the Polish Army and no formal request has been submitted to the President on this issue, as stated by the National Security Bureau.
The President called for responsible action to prevent hasty decisions. The National Security Bureau is pursuing a full clarification of the incident and its circumstances, with ongoing efforts to understand all aspects involved.
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Information about the find
The BBN questioned when both the Bureau and the Presidency first received details about the find near Bydgoszcz.
On April 26, 2023 around 8:15 PM, the head of the National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera, was informed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak about the discovery of an unidentified military facility in a forest near Bydgoszcz. The object was described as potentially a Russian manufactured cruise missile with signs of prolonged exposure to environmental factors at the site of discovery, according to the Bureau’s announcement.
The President, who serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was promptly informed about this development in a direct communication a short time later around 8:30 PM, while in Mongolia for a visit. The information had previously been checked by one of the nation’s secret services. The President immediately ordered the organization of a National Security Office meeting scheduled for 9:00 PM on April 27, 2023, a session that remained classified. The purpose was to harmonize the knowledge of all authorities involved. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces requested information from the relevant services and ministries.
BBN reported that since receiving the initial information about the event, the President has been kept informed about the results of ongoing actions. By May 12, 2023, the Bureau had not received any applications referenced during the Deputy Prime Minister’s press conference on May 11, 2023. When such a document is received, the Bureau will undertake a detailed analysis and immediately submit its conclusions to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The information in the possession of the President remains that no grounds exist for personnel changes within the Supreme Command Staff. The President stresses the need for disciplined restraint to avoid impulsive decisions. The National Security Bureau continues to work to determine the full scope of the incident.
Summary note: the situation is treated with caution, ensuring that any steps taken align with constitutional roles and the responsibilities of the security apparatus.
Source tracking: wPolityce
Note: this account reflects publicly available statements and official reports as summarized by national security records.