Zelenskyy condemns Kraków shooting as shocking crime

Iryna Kutielieva, KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — 7 November, 18:29

Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed solidarity with Poland following a deadly shooting in the centre of Kraków.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "A shocking crime in Kraków. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, and personally, I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. There can be no justification for this attack, and we trust the perpetrator will face justice."

Details: The president expressed solidarity with Poland and the Polish people.

Quote: "We wish strength and a speedy recovery to the injured and to everyone affected by this tragedy. Ukraine stands in solidarity with Poland and the Polish people. People have the right to safety."

Background:

On 7 November, a shooting occurred in the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) in the centre of Kraków. A gunman drove into the square and opened fire.
According to the latest reports, five people were killed and more than a dozen injured.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the interior minister is keeping him constantly informed about the situation in Kraków following the incident.

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