On the evening of February 7, a violent incident occurred in Poland where two Ukrainian women were assaulted by a group of men wielding baseball bats. Witnesses reported that the attack took place after a football match, with the assailants walking through the streets and smashing windows of homes. One witness described their terrifying encounter with masked men who demanded to see his identification, and when he refused, he was threatened with pepper spray but managed to escape unharmed.

The situation escalated when the two women attempted to intervene after one of them was attacked. Both women sustained head injuries and were later transported to the hospital, although their lives are not in danger. This episode has raised significant concern about violence directed towards foreign nationals in Poland, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, looking into the motives behind the attack and whether it is linked to rising xenophobia in the region. This incident highlights the precarious situation for refugees and immigrants and calls for increased protection and support for vulnerable populations in Poland, especially in light of the social tensions surrounding recent geopolitical events.