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Poland: Priest Killed in Knife Attack, Ukrainian Attacker Heightens Tensions

On Thursday, September 24, in Poland, a priest was killed in a knife attack carried out by a 31-year-old Ukrainian man in a convent in the southeast. Four others were hospitalized. The attacker's identity has fueled hatred toward Ukrainian refugees in the country, according to RFI.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
September 28, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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On Thursday, September 24, a knife attack occurred in a convent located in southeastern Poland. A priest was killed and four other people were hospitalized.

The attacker, a 31-year-old Ukrainian man, was identified, drawing the attention of the Polish press and public opinion. According to RFI, this revelation has contributed to a rise in anti-Ukrainian sentiment in the country, exacerbating hatred toward Ukrainian refugees.

Sources

  • RFI (FR) — Pologne: montée du sentiment anti-ukrainien après l'attaque mortelle de l'abbaye de Jaroslaw (2026-09-27)

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