Katastrofa smoleńska. Brutalna i przerażająca relacja brata ciotecznego Jarosława Kaczyńskiego z miejsca tragedii

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At the Smolensk crash site, the cousin saw Putin and Tusk in a tent with journalists, while plane debris and human remains were scattered in the mud.

The episode is an interview with the cousin of Jarosław and Lech Kaczyński, recorded at a SESC camp. He recounts receiving the news of the Smolensk plane crash on April 10, 2010, and immediately traveling with Jarosław to the site. Their journey involved flying to Vitebsk in Belarus, where they were transferred to a bus. Russian authorities slowed their progress to Smolensk, driving at 25 km/h for hours and pretending not to know the way. Upon arrival at the airport, gates were closed, causing further delays. At the crash site, the witness saw a tent with Vladimir Putin and Donald Tusk surrounded by journalists. The plane wreckage was fragmented and mixed with mud, with only wheels and a cabin piece recognizable. Lech Kaczyński's body was found lying on the ground, identified by his moustache, with other human remains nearby. The witness describes Jarosław's composure during this traumatic scene. Russian officials then delayed the delegation's departure, first claiming Putin agreed to release the body, then retracting that after a wait at a hotel. Finally, at the airport, Russian passport control was imposed again on the plane, causing additional hours of delay before the group returned to Warsaw around 5 AM. The interview highlights personal grief, perceived disrespect by Russian authorities, and political tensions surrounding the event.

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