The key facts

  • A Russian citizen wounded in the Krakow shooting has died — RIA Novosti reported, citing Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs
  • The attack took place on the evening of November 7 on the Main Market Square; six people were killed and at least 15 were injured
  • The Russian Embassy is in contact with the woman's relatives and Polish health authorities

Russian woman dies after attack in Krakow

A Russian citizen who was wounded in the shooting in Krakow has died. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs; the news of her death was brought by Gazeta.Ru. Earlier, the outlet reported that the woman was listed among the injured; her name, age and the nature of her injuries were not specified in the publications. The Russian Embassy in Poland said it maintains contact with the woman's relatives and local health authorities.

What is known about the attack

The attack took place on the evening of November 7. An armed man wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest drove a black car onto Krakow's Main Market Square and opened fire on pedestrians and a tram directly from the vehicle, then tried to flee but crashed into another car. According to the latest figures from Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs, six people were killed and at least 15 were injured. During the arrest, one of the law enforcement officers fired seven shots at the attacker, who was dressed in camouflage. He was taken to hospital and operated on; he is in stable condition.