Polish Volunteer Corps
Polski Korpus Ochotniczy
Emblem of the Polish Volunteer Corps
Founded	February 2023
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Engagements	Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2023 Belgorod Oblast incursions[1][2]

The Polish Volunteer Corps (Polish: Polski Korpus Ochotniczy; Ukrainian: Польський добровольчий корпус, romanized: Polskyi dobrovolchyi korpus, PDK/ПДК) is a volunteer group of Poles fighting on the side of Ukraine during the Russian invasion of the country.^[3][2]

The PDK fought in the Russian invasion of Ukraine against Russia.^[3][4] The PDK also fought in the Belgorod incursions with the Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion.^[1][2]

History

The PDK was founded in February 2023.^[3] The PDK fought against Russia during the Belgorod incursions.^[1] The PDK posted images on Twitter that showed them fighting with the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion in Belgorod.^[5][1] The PDK stated that no one had been killed during the fighting in Belgorod.^[2] The Polish government has denied any ties with the group, and inists that any action by the volunteers is not representative of the Polish government or the Polish armed forces.^[6]

Organization

The PDK is a special unit for reconnaissance and sabotage, which does not belong to the Ukrainian Foreign Legions, but reports directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.^{[citation needed]}