Video: Abrams Tank Named After Sergeant Killed at the Polish Border. Twitter @1WBPanc
The first Abrams tank has been named “Sitek-21” in honor of Sergeant Mateusz Sitek.
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The inscription was revealed by the deceased’s mother, Mateusz, and the commander of the 1st Tank Battalion.
Sergeant Mateusz Sitek was stabbed on May 28, 2024, during an attack at the border between Poland and Belarus.
The weapon was attached to a long stick, allowing the attacker to reach and severely injure the soldier.
The attack was a deliberate act, treated as murder. Polish authorities have already identified the killer, who is currently protected by Alexander Lukashenko’s regime and is likely in Belarus.
The Polish soldier was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died a few days later.
Source: 1st Armored Brigade of Warsaw – Twitter @1WBPanc. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
