Kaczynski: attacks on Polish schools could be part of a Russian hybrid campaign

The Russian trail theory

Leader of the PiS party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, put forward the hypothesis that a series of attacks on Polish schools could be a component of a Russian hybrid operation. The politician emphasised the need to thoroughly verify this hypothesis.

Kaczynski drew attention to specific incidents that took place in Ostrołęka and Leszno Nowe, as well as a thwarted attack in Sierpc. In his words, all these cases should be analysed for any possible connection to a larger-scale campaign.

Online resources and the Lithuanian example

In his statement, the PiS leader also pointed to the existence of Russian internet platforms which, in his opinion, could be inciting young people to commit violent acts. He cited the example of similar incidents in Lithuania as a precedent, although he did not specify which particular case he was referring to.

Criticism of the Tusk government

In addition to discussing the causes of the attacks, Kaczynski criticised the actions of the government headed by Donald Tusk. He expressed serious doubts about the incumbent authorities' ability to effectively counter the rising level of violence in educational institutions.

It is worth noting that Donald Tusk previously stated that the adoption of a law on electronic services could contribute to combating teenage aggression, but this bill was blocked by a presidential veto.