Two Ukrainian teenagers attacked in Polish Bydgoszcz for speaking Ukrainian
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Gdansk reported that two Ukrainian teenagers, aged 14 and 12, became victims of an attack in Bydgoszcz, Poland, simply for speaking Ukrainian to each other, according to the diplomatic mission’s press service.
Two Ukrainian teenagers, a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, were attacked in Bydgoszcz, Poland for speaking their native language of Ukrainian, according to the Ukrainian Consulate in Gdansk. On August 14, the siblings were in a park near the railway station when a man and woman allegedly insulted and threatened them due to their language, citing national intolerance.
The conflict quickly turned violent when the attackers twisted the boy's arm, broke his toy drone, and threw the pieces at him, causing scratches. The Ukrainian Consulate in Gdansk is monitoring the case and coordinating with the victims' mother and the police. Authorities are investigating the incident, and a report has been filed.
They have condemned the act of xenophobia and emphasized that they will seek a proper legal response. The Consulate plans to discuss the issue with local officials, including the Pomeranian Voivodeship leadership, city mayors, and police commanders during an upcoming meeting.
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