The key facts

  • A temporary ban on carrying and transporting firearms is in effect in Warsaw from November 11
  • Six people were killed and at least 15 injured in the November 7 shooting in Kraków; a Russian citizen is among the wounded
  • The shooter died in hospital on November 9

Restrictions in Warsaw

Following the shooting in Kraków, Warsaw is introducing a temporary ban on carrying firearms. The restrictions apply throughout the city and come into force on November 11, the day Poland celebrates its Independence Day. The ban also covers the transport of unloaded weapons; police warn that violating the rules may result in fines or arrest. This was reported by the Wiadomości newspaper, cited by Gazeta.Ru.

Who the ban does not apply to

According to Wiadomości, the ban will not apply, in particular, to certain security service personnel and accredited representatives of diplomatic missions. The choice of date — November 11 — coincides with mass Independence Day events in the capital, when large crowds traditionally gather in the city.

What is known about the shooting in Kraków

The shooting took place in central Kraków on November 7. According to the latest data, six people were killed and at least 15 were injured. Among the wounded are two police officers and five foreign nationals: from Germany, Austria, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Russia. On November 9, the police of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship reported that the shooter had died in hospital. Earlier, as Gazeta.Ru notes, the Prime Minister of Poland addressed politicians in connection with the incident.