Poland to probe Kraków market shooting as Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery

The Guardian reported that Poland’s justice minister said a terrorism investigation was opened after an attacker opened fire in a market square in Kraków, and that the probe will aim to establish if the 24‑year‑old acted alone.

The same outlet said a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia’s second‑largest oil refinery in Kirishi, Leningrad region, according to regional governor Aleksandr Drozdenko. He wrote on Telegram that a fire broke out after the overnight strike but "has since been extinguished". The governor added that "one woman had been killed by falling drone debris".

Why it matters

The investigation will determine whether the Kraków attack was a lone act, while the refinery strike highlights the ongoing cross‑border conflict and its impact on civilian lives.

Key details

Location

Poland · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

9 Nov 2026, 15:09 IST

Key names

Kraków, Europe, Ukrainian, Russia

Section

World

Sources

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• The GuardianPoland’s justice minister says investigation into Kraków shooting will aim to establish if the 24-year-old acted alone – Europe live 9 Nov, 15:09

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