Ukrainian man commits self-immolation under Ukrainian consulate in Krakow
The man is in hospital and his condition is critical.
This was reported by the Polish edition of RMF24.
According to Polish journalists, a 63-year-old man tried to set himself on fire in front of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Krakow, Poland.
The incident happened around 7:50 am.
The man shouted in Ukrainian calls to return home and defend the country from the Russians. He addressed his words to the Ukrainian men who had gathered in front of the consulate.
He doused himself with a flammable substance and set himself on fire.
The man is in hospital and his condition is critical.
Police are working at the scene and the incident has been reported to the prosecutor's office.
Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.
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