Written by: Alden Wahlstrom, David Mainor
Introduction
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) observed multiple instances of pro-Russia information operations (IO) actors promoting narratives related to the reported incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace that occurred on Sept. 9-10, 2025. The identified IO activity, which mobilized in response to this event and the ensuing political and security developments, appeared consistent with previously observed instances of pro-Russia IO targeting Poland—and more broadly the NATO Alliance and the West. Information provided in this report was derived from GTIG’s tracking of IO beyond Google surfaces. Google is committed to information transparency, and we will continue tracking these threats and blocking their inauthentic content on Google’s platforms. We regularly disclose our latest enforcement actions in the TAG Bulletin.
Observed messaging surrounding the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace advanced multiple, often intersecting, influence objectives aligned with historic pro-Russia IO threat activity:
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Promoting a Positive Russian Image: Concerted efforts to amplify messaging denying Russia’s culpability for the incursion.
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Blaming NATO and the West: The reframing of the events to serve Russian strategic interests, effectively accusing either Poland or NATO of manufacturing pretext to serve their own political agendas.
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