Ukrainian knife attack in Wrocław: Czarnek criticizes government, MSWiA spokesperson responds

A 30-year-old Polish woman is in life-threatening condition following a knife attack by an 18-year-old Ukrainian citizen in Wrocław, prompting sharp political exchanges over public security and deportation laws.

Knife Attack on Gagarina Street

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, at around 9:00 PM on Gagarina Street in Wrocław’s Muchobór housing estate. As reported on Gazeta.pl, a 30-year-old woman was allegedly attacked with a knife by an 18-year-old man in the stairwell of a residential apartment building. The victim is in life-threatening condition at a hospital, and the suspect was apprehended by the police immediately after the incident.

Police confirmed that the 18-year-old is a Ukrainian citizen and the victim is a Polish national. The man is suspected of attempted murder.

Czarnek Demands Urgent Action on Security

On Sunday, PiS Deputy President Przemysław Czarnek commented on the platform X, stating that such situations show the state must possess effective tools to protect its citizens. He emphasized that every guest in Poland must respect local rules and laws, and anyone who threatens the safety of Poles must face consequences.

The PiS politician criticized Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Włodzimierz Czarzasty for remaining silent and keeping a bill he submitted in mid-April frozen in Parliament. He argued that passing the law would allow for the effective deportation of individuals who break the law, stressing that safety must be a priority and Poland must not wait passively for further tragedies.

MSWiA Spokesperson Questions Czarnek’s Remarks

Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) spokesperson Karolina Gałecka responded to Czarnek’s post, pointing out that the Ukrainian citizen was detained immediately after the attack and noting that foreigners who break the law are promptly deported. She stated that over 10,000 individuals were deported in 2025 alone, compared to only 2,000 to 3,000 annually during the opposition’s time in power.

Gałecka questioned whether Czarnek was joking with his post, asking if his party ruled for eight years only for him to claim today that the April bill is the sole solution.

Ukrainian Consulate Condemns Violence

The consular services of Ukraine in Wrocław issued a statement on Sunday afternoon expressing regret over the incident, which left a Polish citizen severely injured and a Ukrainian citizen detained by law enforcement under suspicion of involvement in the crime.

The statement underscored that every Ukrainian citizen is obligated to respect the law, traditions, and social norms of the state that has sheltered millions of Ukrainians and consistently supports Ukraine. The consulate firmly condemned all forms of violence and aggression regardless of the perpetrator or victim, stating that anyone who commits a crime must be held accountable under Polish law, while expressing sympathy and wishing the injured person a swift recovery.