Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned an explosion on a railway line crucial for delivering aid and weapons to Ukraine as an unprecedented act of sabotage. Authorities are looking into possible links to Russia, Belarus, or their allies. Tusk expressed determination to apprehend the culprits.
The incident occurred on the track connecting Warsaw to southeastern Poland, where an explosive device was detonated, damaging both the railway tracks and overhead cables. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the alliance is closely monitoring the situation and awaiting the investigation results.
Western officials have accused Russia of orchestrating multiple attacks across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine and sow fear. Poland, with NATO’s support, recently intercepted Russian drones that entered its airspace. The Polish security services minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, suggested a high likelihood of foreign involvement in the railway sabotage incidents.
Following a train driver’s report of track issues, a section near the village of Mika was found damaged. The Polish Interior Minister confirmed the detonation of an explosive device, causing the railway damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers and staff onboard during the incident.
Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced plans to inspect the Warsaw-Lublin-Hrubieszów railway line thoroughly. Another train on the same route faced a halt due to overhead electrical cable damage, affecting passengers but causing no injuries. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb cautioned against overreacting to alleged Russian disruptions, emphasizing the need for a composed response to such incidents.
Stubb highlighted Russia’s dual warfare approach in Ukraine and Europe, blurring the lines between war and peace. Russia has consistently denied involvement in previous sabotage allegations, including drone-related incidents and damaged underwater cables in European territories.