A flying object that crashed and exploded in a cornfield in eastern Poland early Wednesday was identified as a Russian drone, according to Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who called it a Russian provocation amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks.

The blast damaged nearby homes but caused no injuries.

Authorities confirmed no violations of Polish airspace from Ukraine or Belarus and said investigators are examining the site, ABC News has reported.

The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Poland, a NATO member near the war in Ukraine.