A local politician publicly criticized a service following an incident involving aerial objects over the town. After receiving a notification, the politician contacted the AVPK officer in Marijampolė, who confirmed that the local police were monitoring the situation. The officer further reported that the police department had received documentation detailing ongoing military and official exercises conducted by Polish personnel.
While acknowledging that such exercises are taking place and that reporting is necessary, the politician expressed concern regarding the potential impact on neighboring areas. Specifically, he noted that large-scale military operations, particularly those involving aerial equipment, risk entering the airspace of neighboring countries. When such occurrences happen, the objects can be misinterpreted by local residents as unauthorized or smuggled balloons.
The politician stressed that responsible public services have a duty to inform the community in advance of any such activities. He argued that when residents observe balloons carrying cargo flying over the town, they should not be left to speculate; rather, they should receive official notification regarding the nature of the event. He also referenced a separate incident involving a drone that was previously shot down in Latvia, using this example to underscore the need for clear, proactive communication channels between authorities and the public.
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