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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