On September 10, 2025, a Polish F-16 fighter jet experienced a malfunction with its AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during an operation to intercept a drone. The missile struck a residential building in Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, amid ongoing Russian aerial incursions, according to reports from Polish Rzeczpospolita.
The missile, weighing 150 kilograms, penetrated the roof of the structure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the residents. However, authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the "unidentified flying object" that the missile was targeting. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with various military activities taking place. For more information on related developments, see our coverage on recent developments in Syria and Jordan.
