Ukraine's MFA: No citizens injured in Krakow centre shooting

Official position of the Ukrainian diplomatic ministry

The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that no citizens of our country were injured as a result of the shooting that took place on 7 November in the centre of the Polish city of Krakow. This information was obtained based on data provided by the Polish police.

«За інформацією поліції, громадяни України не постраждали» (According to police information, Ukrainian citizens were not injured), the MFA emphasised.

Details of the incident

The criminal episode was recorded on Market Square in Krakow. According to police, a Polish citizen opened fire from a car at random passers-by.

As reported by the prosecutor's office, six people died as a result of the shooting. Another approximately ten people were injured. The perpetrator was detained; he is currently in hospital. It has been established that the attacker used a civilian modification of an AR-15 rifle.