The key facts

  • The Russian Embassy reported that a Russian woman was wounded in the November 7 shooting in Kraków
  • According to available information, six people were killed in the attack and 15 were wounded
  • Earlier, an injured Russian was reported without specifying gender; the Embassy later clarified that the wounded person was a woman

A Russian citizen was wounded

The Russian Embassy in Poland reported, that as a result of a shooting that took place on November 7 on the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) in Kraków, a citizen of the Russian Federation was wounded. The information came from one of the city's medical facilities, according to a statement by the diplomatic mission published on its Telegram channel.

What is known about the attack

According to available information, on November 7 an armed man opened fire on pedestrians from a car on the Main Market Square. Six people were killed in the attack, and 15 more were wounded. The perpetrator was detained after a shootout with police, during which he was also wounded. Citywide mourning was declared until November 11.

The diplomats' actions

Russian diplomats contacted the relatives of the wounded woman and continue to monitor the situation, maintaining contact with medical facilities in Kraków. The Embassy reminded that Russians who find themselves in an emergency situation in Poland can seek emergency consular assistance by phone at +48 601 258 664 or by email at warsaw@mid.ru.

From initial reports to clarification

Earlier, Life.ru, citing a source familiar with the situation, reported an injured Russian without specifying their gender; the Embassy subsequently clarified that the wounded person was a woman. Gazeta.Ru also reported, citing the Embassy, that a Russian woman had been wounded, noting that the story was being updated. Details of the victim's condition and the circumstances of her injury are not disclosed in the published materials.