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Poland demands explanation from Ukraine for attack on Polish consulate

Xinhua, March 29, 2017 Adjust font size:

The Polish foreign ministry on Wednesday demanded its Ukrainian counterpart provide an immediate explanation for the attack on the Polish consulate in Lutsk in north-western Ukraine on Tuesday night.

The Polish ministry also informed that all of the consular offices in Ukraine would be closed until protection for diplomatic and consular units was provided. In the interim, the consular offices will continue to offer assistance to Polish citizens.

The attack on the consulate in Lutsk took place on Tuesday night, according to the Polish consul. It is believed the attack involved a grenade launcher. The shell hit the last floor and left a hole, according to Polish Press Agency. No one was injured during the attack.

Polish Senate Speaker Stanislaw Karczewski said he was sure the Ukrainian authorities would do their best to explain this incident and identify the culprits.

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Andrii Deshchytsia said at the Polish foreign ministry in Warsaw that Ukraine was outraged and concerned over the incident, ensuring that an investigation had been launched. Endit