Polish Volunteer Corps
Polish Volunteer Corps | |
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Polski Korpus Ochotniczy | |
Emblem of the Polish Volunteer Corps | |
Founded | February 2023 |
Allegiance | Ukraine |
Branch | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine |
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The Polish Volunteer Corps (Polish: Polski Korpus Ochotniczy; Ukrainian: Польський добровольчий корпус, romanized: Polskyi dobrovolchyi korpus, PDK/ПДК) is a volunteer group of Poles fighting on the side of Ukraine during the Russian invasion of the country.[3][2]
The PDK fought in the Russian invasion of Ukraine against Russia.[3][4] The PDK also fought in the Belgorod incursions with the Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion.[1][2]
History
The PDK was founded in February 2023.[3] The PDK fought against Russia during the Belgorod incursions.[1] The PDK posted images on Twitter that showed them fighting with the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion in Belgorod.[5][1] The PDK stated that no one had been killed during the fighting in Belgorod.[2] The Polish government has denied any ties with the group, and inists that any action by the volunteers is not representative of the Polish government or the Polish armed forces.[6]
Organization
The PDK is a special unit for reconnaissance and sabotage, which does not belong to the Ukrainian Foreign Legions, but reports directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d "Attacks in the Belgorod region: Polish fighters on Russian territory too". eXXpress [de; uk]. Germany. 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Polish mercenaries fought in the Belgorod region. "It was an honor for our branch"". Polsat News. Poland. 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Wyrwal, Marcin (16 February 2023). "The first Polish special unit is being established in Ukraine". Onet Wiadomości. Poland.
- ^ "Польські та російські бійці України воюватимуть разом" [Polish and Russian fighters of Ukraine will fight together]. Militarnyi [et; uk] (in Ukrainian). 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Polish Volunteer Corps supporting Russian guerilla raids, video report". The New Voice of Ukraine. Yahoo! News. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Warsaw denies connection to Polish volunteer group's actions near Russia's Belgorod Oblast". The New Voice of Ukraine. Yahoo! News. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
External links
- Media related to Polish Volunteer Corps at Wikimedia Commons
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