Piotr Kosmaty: A soldier cannot replace a gunsmith

On October 21, 2026, the Military District Court in Warsaw acquitted Lieutenant Adam Ł. of charges related to negligent handling of military weapons. The incident occurred in autumn 2023 when he accidentally shot a Syrian migrant while pursuing him at the Belarus border. The court found insufficient evidence to prove that the lieutenant violated safety protocols, emphasizing that his responsibility for the weapon's condition was limited. Expert testimony suggested potential defects in the firearm that could cause accidental discharge. The court ruled that the circumstances of the chase and the lack of clear evidence warranted an acquittal, adhering to the principle of 'in dubio pro reo', which favors the accused in case of doubt.