Massacre in historical square in Poland. Fire opened from the vehicle, 6 people died

There was an armed attack in the historical square in the city center of Krakow, Poland.

According to reports in the Polish media, the attacker entered the Main Square in the center of Krakow at around 15:00 local time and opened fire on the surrounding people from the vehicle.

The attacker, wearing military uniform, injured 16 people, including 2 police officers, and 6 people died in the attack.

Additionally, a large amount of ammunition was found in the vehicle used by the attacker.

AGGRESSIVE POLISH CITIZEN

It was stated in the statement that 4 of those who lost their lives were women and 2 were men, and that the attacker was a Polish citizen.

On the other hand, it was shared that one of the two police officers injured in the attack was in a very serious condition and was undergoing surgery.

THREE MORE BODIES WERE FOUND IN HIS HOME

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the dead bodies of two women and a man were found in the attacker's house and that these dead bodies most likely belonged to the attacker's family.

2 DAYS OF NATIONAL MOURNING WILL BE DECLARED

The Office of the President of Poland announced that President Nawrocki has initiated the official process to declare national mourning throughout the country on November 8-9 due to the tragic incident in Krakow.

"THE ATTACKER MAY HAVE BEEN INFLUENCED BY 'FAR RIGHT IDEOLOGIES'"

On the other hand, Polish Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration Marcin Kierwinski stated at a press conference that the 24-year-old attacker acted alone and may have been influenced by "far-right ideologies", and that these possibilities are being investigated in detail.

Stating that the injured were receiving treatment in hospitals in the city, Kierwinski stated that the attack took place shortly after 15:00 and that the police opened fire on the attacker within 3 minutes after the notice.

Pointing out that the rapid intervention of the police prevented a larger massacre, Kierwinski noted that the Polish Internal Security Agency and police teams continue to investigate the crime scene and the attacker's house, and called on citizens to comply with the instructions of the security forces.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT NAWROCKI

Polish President Karol Nawrocki, in his post on his

Nawrocki emphasized that he expects the incident to be clarified in all its aspects.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in his statement on his X account, expressed his condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives in the attack and expressed his appreciation to the police officers who served by risking their lives.

Prime Minister Tusk called on politicians from all political views not to turn the tragedy into political material and underlined that all the circumstances of the crime will be clarified.

The Government Spokesperson announced that Tusk set out for Krakow and will hold a meeting with ministers and representatives of the security units in the city at 21.45.