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Poland Arrests Third Suspect in WarsawLublin Rail Sabotage Tied to Russian Intelligence

Prosecutors say the suspect aided reconnaissance for the attack.

Overview

  • Polish prosecutors identify the detained suspect as Volodymyr B., alleging he transported Yevhenii I. in September to scout locations on Line No. 7 near Mika and Golab.
  • He was detained on November 20 and charged on November 22 with acting for Russian intelligence and assisting the November 15–16 sabotage, and a court ordered his pre-trial detention.
  • Two other Ukrainians, Oleksandr K. and Yevhenii I., were previously charged in absentia and are believed to have fled to Belarus, with Poland seeking their extradition.
  • Media and security sources report that several other Ukrainians detained during the probe were released after questioning, as a special investigative group continues to identify additional participants.
  • Poland is closing Russia’s last consulate in the country and deploying soldiers to protect infrastructure, while Moscow denies any role and says it will curb Poland’s presence in Russia.