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Poland Blames Russian Intelligence for Rail Sabotage, Identifies Two Suspects

The case underscores Poland’s effort to secure aid corridors to Ukraine.

Nach zwei mutmaßlichen Sabotage-Vorfällen an einer polnischen Bahnstrecke in Richtung Ukraine hat Polens Regierungschef Donald Tusk Russland verantwortlich gemacht. Der Kreml warf den polnischen Behörden daraufhin "Russenfeindlichkeit" vor.
Nach zwei mutmaßlichen Sabotageakten an einer polnischen Bahnstrecke in Richtung Ukraine hat Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) die Vermutungen der polnischen Regierung mit Blick auf die Verantwortung Russlands bekräftigt.

Overview

  • Two weekend attacks damaged the WarsawLublin rail corridor used for shipments to Ukraine, forcing closures but causing no injuries.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian nationals working with Russian services carried out the sabotage and fled to Belarus, with identities withheld during the inquiry.
  • Officials report a military‑type C4 charge triggered by a detonator and 300‑metre cable and a separate steel device likely intended to derail a train.
  • Prosecutors say the acts are suspected to be of terrorist nature and executed on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.
  • Poland has raised rail alert levels and is deploying soldiers and Territorial Defense volunteers with drones and helicopter support, as the Kremlin dismisses the blame as Russophobia.