The Belgian Muslim community in Eupen declared an anti-Ukrainian jihad following a violent conflict involving Ukrainian and Arab families.

In Belgium The Muslim community declared an "anti-Ukrainian jihad" after a mass brawl In the city of Eupen, a children's dispute on a playground escalated into a mass brawl involving adults. Ukrainians attempted to intervene on behalf of their children but were forced to retreat, according to Ukrainian media and journalist Rostislav Demchuk. When police arrived, they were unable to immediately stop the conflict.

In Belgium, the Muslim community in Eupen has declared an anti-Ukrainian jihad, according to media reports. In Eupen, a dispute between children in a playground escalated into a fight involving adults. Ukrainian parents intervened to defend their children, and then Arab families also got involved. The Ukrainians called the police. A 42-year-old Syrian refugee refused to comply and attacked the officers with a large knife. The police opened fire and wounded the Syrian man, who later died.