Summary
Short Summary: Polish soldier stabbed near Belarus border dies of injuries sustained during migrant attack.
Extended Summary: On May 28, 2024, a group of migrants attempted to breach the Polish border fence near Dubicze Cerkiewne in the Białowieża region. During this aggressive incursion, which involved throwing branches and stones, a soldier from Poland’s 1st Armored Brigade was stabbed in the chest with a knife affixed to a tree branch while trying to block a breach. He was transported through local hospitals and finally to the Military Medical Institute in Warsaw. Despite extensive medical treatment, he died on June 6, 2024, surrounded by family and comrades. The General Command of the Polish Armed Forces described the attack as 'bandit-like' and assured psychological support to the soldier’s family. Key political figures condemned the attack and recognized the soldier’s sacrifice as an example of highest courage in defense of the homeland. The event underscores increasing volatility and violence at the Polish-Belarus border amid migration pressure, raising concerns about border security and migrant confrontations.
Description and Notes
A Polish soldier of the 1st Armored Brigade died on June 6, 2024, in a Warsaw military hospital after being stabbed near the Polish-Belarusian border during an attack by migrants attempting to forcibly cross the border near Dubicze Cerkiewne. The soldier was seriously wounded on May 28, 2024, when a migrant stabbed him in the chest with a knife attached to a branch while he was blocking a gap in the border fence. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. Polish officials including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and President Andrzej Duda publicly expressed condolences and honored the soldier's sacrifice. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and aggressive attempts to breach the Polish eastern border.
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Location
Countries: Poland Belarus
Location: Dubicze Cerkiewne area, Polish-Belarus border
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