The Military Police found a Soviet-era Fagot anti-tank launcher in Józefów, near Warsaw, with a live but inert missile.
Military Police Operation
The Military Police conducted an operation in Józefów, Mazowieckie Voivodeship, on Saturday, September 13, discovering an object resembling a Soviet-era Fagot anti-tank missile launcher. Forensic experts, pyrotechnicians, and sappers were present at the scene.
Prosecutor’s Findings
According to RMF FM, citing prosecutorial findings, the launcher was a Soviet-era anti-tank system from 1982. The missile inside lacked an explosive charge but had functional engines for launch and propulsion, with a range of 2.5 km. Experts stated the equipment posed no danger if stationary, though it could be manually triggered.
Unanswered Questions
The circumstances of how the launcher ended up near Warsaw remain unknown.
