The Polish Volunteer Corps (PDK; Polish: Polski Korpus Ochotniczy; Ukrainian: Польський добровольчий корпус, romanized: Polskyi dobrovolchyi korpus, ПДК) is a group consisting of mercenaries from Poland fighting on the side of Ukraine during the Russian invasion of the country.[4][3][5]
| Polish Volunteer Corps | |
|---|---|
| Polski Korpus Ochotniczy | |
 Emblem of the Polish Volunteer Corps | |
| Founded | February 2023 |
| Allegiance |  Ukraine |
| Part of | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine[1] |
| Engagements | |
The PDK fought in the Russian invasion of Ukraine against Russia.[4][6] The PDK also fought in the Belgorod incursions with the Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion.[2][3]
History
editThe PDK was founded in February 2023.[4] The PDK fought against Russia during the Belgorod incursions.[2] The PDK posted images on Twitter that showed them fighting with the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion in Belgorod.[7][2] The PDK stated that no one had been killed during the fighting in Belgorod.[3] 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.[8]
Organization
editThe PDK is a special unit for reconnaissance and sabotage, which does not belong to the Ukrainian Foreign Legions, but likely to be part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.[9]
References
edit- ^ https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/tylko-w-onecie/w-ukrainie-powstaje-pierwsza-polska-jednostka-specjalna/hynzfj8
- ^ a b c d "Attacks in the Belgorod region: Polish fighters on Russian territory too". eXXpress. 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.
- ^ "Ukraine updates: Kyiv claims advances near Bakhmut – DW – 06/05/2023". Deutsche Welle. 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Польські та російські бійці України воюватимуть разом" [Polish and Russian fighters of Ukraine will fight together]. Militarnyi (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.
- ^ https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/tylko-w-onecie/w-ukrainie-powstaje-pierwsza-polska-jednostka-specjalna/hynzfj8
External links
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