Poland commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising with sirens, church bells, and a minute of silence. Ceremonies were held across the country to honor the heroes of the uprising. The president laid flowers on the grave of General Antoni Chruściel, the commander of the insurgent forces. The central celebrations took place at the Powązki Military Cemetery, attended by top government officials. The Warsaw Uprising, which lasted over two months in 1944, saw approximately 18,000 insurgents and 180,000 civilians lose their lives, with the city being heavily destroyed by the Germans.

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