Last weekend there was a dramatic event at the Polish Military Quota in Iraq. A soldier serving as part of an global mission committed suicide. Information on military death was confirmed by the Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces.
Official Communication: Deep Regret and Sympathy
"With deep regret and sadness, I inform that on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the station of the Polish Military Continent in Iraq, there was a tragic incidental — the suicide of 1 of the soldiers serving as part of a mission outside the state’s borders”, said Major General Maciej Klish, Operation Commander of the Armed Forces Types.
This is simply a dramatic message for the full military community, which has received with large pain the news of the death of a colleague from the mission.
There's an investigation underway. The case is investigated by the Military Police Department.
According to the military, the circumstances of the soldier's death are presently under investigation by the Military Gendarmerie. The proceedings shall be carried out under the supervision of the D.A. So far, no details have been released regarding the incidental or the identity of the deceased.
The household of the deceased was subjected to intellectual assistance and organization support. "On behalf of my own and the full military community, I offer my condolences and condolences to my closest soldier," added the authoritative release.
Polish mission in Iraq: 350 soldiers since 2016
The Polish Military Quota in the Republic of Iraq (PKW Iraq) operates within the framework of an global coalition established to fight the alleged muslim State. Polish presence in Iraq began in 2016. Currently, about 350 Polish Army soldiers service on the mission.
It is simply a difficult, demanding service in a high-risk area – both military and psychological. The tragedy that has occurred sheds light on the price that soldiers frequently pay for tasks outside the country.
