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Polish Police Arrest Ukrainian Suspect After Abbey Stabbing

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 6:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Polish police arrested a 31-year-old Ukrainian after he stabbed five at Jaroslaw Abbey.
One priest died; four others, including three clergy and a woman, were wounded.
He entered Poland from Germany, headed for Korczowa border, then turned to the abbey.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the murderer will face the full severity of Polish law.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack horrific and demanded the perpetrator bear responsibility.

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Polish police arrested a 31-year-old Ukrainian after he stabbed five at Jaroslaw Abbey.
One priest died; four others, including three clergy and a woman, were wounded.
He entered Poland from Germany, headed for Korczowa border, then turned to the abbey.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the murderer will face the full severity of Polish law.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack horrific and demanded the perpetrator bear responsibility.