Poland Coverage

On the Record: David Crabtree shares his experiences in Poland

In the fog of war, we can become numb to the violence. Images of destruction and of human suffering -- can become familiar...not as shocking. WRAL's David Crabtree spent the week in Poland -- witnessing the *human toll* of Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine -- first hand.

'Now they know:' David Crabtree shares the story of Easter among Ukrainian refugees in Poland

"If the refugees have hope, I must have hope too," says Pastor Piotr Czerwinski, whose Polish congregation has taken in Ukrainian refugees and American journalists trying to share their story.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

Triangle chefs, former soldier called to help Ukraine: 'We have to do something'

We just want to help. It's a refrain I heard for weeks before I left Raleigh for this assignment and have continued to hear since we landed in Poland.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

Inside the convent working with visually impaired Ukrainian refugees

Close to two dozen Ukrainian refugee children, all with impaired vision, are treated and cared for, free, at a center built on the vision of Saint Roza, who lost her sight and gained insight into the plight of the blind.

Saint's unique vision now provides refuge to blind Ukrainian children

Close to two dozen Ukrainian refugee children, all with impaired vision, are treated and cared for, free, at a center built on the vision of Saint Roza, who lost her sight and gained insight into the plight of the blind.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

Baptist Polish pastor with a heart for helping refugees speaks to WRAL's David Crabtree

As the war in Ukraine rages on, refugees are pouring into nearby Poland. WRAL's David Crabtree has been there all week. This morning, he introduces us to a Polish veteran who is also a pastor and has a powerful message about the violence he's seen.​

Refugee center in Poland prepares to welcome thousands more from Ukraine

An additional 2,000 refugees are expected to arrive at a Poland center this weekend.

Inside refugee center, few smiles, much despair

Baptists on Mission relief workers are providing support to thousands of people who have fled Russian attacks, providing for their immediate needs for shelter, food, comfort.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL's David Crabtree speaks with Raleigh hospice nurse helping refugees in Poland

Many refugees from Ukraine and trying to find safety and solace in Poland. This morning, he introduces us to one local hospice nurse who's found a new calling.

In eastern Poland, planting seeds of hope for Ukrainians orphaned by war

In Zelow, with the help from Baptists on Mission, a church and orphanage are growing. "We are open to everyone, especially the children," Grzegorz Skobel said.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

David Crabtree speaks with pastor from church near Poland-Ukraine border

Refugees are pouring into Poland as Russia's Ukraine invasion continues to claim lives. WRAL's David Crabtree is in Poland now, talking with people who are making a difference. He spoke with a pastor whose church is just 15 miles from the Ukrainian border.

Refugees share stories of families divided by war

WRAL's David Crabtree gets a glimpse of family life for those on the run from war in Ukraine

Running from war, Ukrainian families wait, watch, hope

We spent time with Ukrainian refugees in the Polish capital of Warsaw.

David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL's David Crabtree heads to Poland to tell Ukrainian refugees' stories

WRAL anchor David Crabtree and photojournalist Chad Flowers are traveling with Baptists On Mission to Warsaw, Poland. The organization has begun rotating teams of disaster relief volunteers in and out of Warsaw to help refugees who are temporarily living at a local seminary.

Biden meets with 82nd Airborne troops stationed in Poland

President Biden will shortly be meeting with Poland's President. That's to discuss how the U.S. and allies are responding to the humanitarian crisis created by Russia's war on Ukraine.

NINA SZLOSBERG-LANDIS: Lessons from resisting a Russian invasion ... 82 years ago

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 -- Like my father and the Polish soldiers he fought alongside in World War II, the Ukrainian people possess an authentic courage and a love of country that Vladimir Putin can never extinguish. What we have witnessed in these last days is no less than heroic. The Ukrainian people are courageous fighters defending their country and democracy around the world.

Fleeing Ukrainians stuck at the border of Poland

Kateryna Korol and her husband planned to leave the country. They traveled from Ukraine's capital of Kyiv--which could already fall tonight.

3,000 Fort Bragg troops expected to depart for Poland

Friday, US officials warn there is a HIGH probability Russia could invade Ukraine within days.

Gingerbread town on display in Poland that's 860 square feet of delight

A picturesque gingerbread town is on display in Poland, put together by more than 30 artists.

Weathermen dig through snow to get to work

Three meteorologists showed their determination to report the weather after being snowed inside a meteorological station in Poland.

Four Polish silos down

Four silos have been demolished in Poland over the Odra River to make way for a new housing development.

4 Polish silos down

Four silos have been demolished in Poland over the Odra River to make way for a new housing development.