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Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland

Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland

Summary

A 31-year-old Ukrainian man attacked people with a knife at a Catholic monastery in southern Poland, killing one person and injuring four others. The attacker was caught after stabbing three clergy members and two laypeople, including a priest who died.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened at a 17th-century Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, near the Ukraine border.
  • The attacker entered Poland from Germany earlier the same day.
  • He used a kitchen knife from the abbey during the attack.
  • Among the victims, three were clergy members and two were laypeople.
  • One victim, identified by some media as a priest, died; two others were in critical condition.
  • The attacker reportedly intended to return to Ukraine but stopped at the abbey instead.
  • Polish authorities are investigating the attacker's motives and whether he was under the influence of alcohol.
  • Polish and Ukrainian leaders have condemned the attack and promised legal consequences.
  • Local officials declared a mourning period in Jaroslaw.
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