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Poland Links Railway Sabotage to Russian Services, Identifies Two Ukrainian Suspects

Officials escalate security on critical rail routes for Ukraine aid by activating higher alerts with military patrols.

Overview

  • An explosive device destroyed track near Mika on the WarsawLublin line used for Ukraine aid, and separate damage to overhead lines near Puławy forced a passenger train to stop without injuries.
  • After a National Security Committee meeting, a government spokesman said evidence indicates the blast was initiated by Russian secret services.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that two Ukrainian nationals allegedly working for Russian intelligence are suspected and have exited Poland to Belarus via the Terespol crossing.
  • Prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation into sabotage carried out for the benefit of foreign intelligence, with authorities examining a camera found near the blast site.
  • Poland is introducing the Charlie threat level on selected rail lines, deploying army patrols to inspect roughly 120 km of track and guard key infrastructure, while coordinating with NATO and EU partners.