Ukrainian residents in Poland have submitted 180 complaints about hate-motivated crimes since the start of 2026, a 30% rise compared with the previous year, according to police data reported by Rzeczpospolita. The figures cover complaints received by authorities, not cases fully verified as crimes. In 2024, Ukrainians filed 267 hate-crime complaints, while 2025 saw 275. Sociologists warn the true number may be higher due to fear and underreporting, alongside a worsening atmosphere online and offline