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]