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Poland Names Russia-Linked Suspects in Sabotage of Key Rail Line to Ukraine

The case has shifted to a terrorism investigation with two identified suspects believed to be in Belarus.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament two Ukrainian nationals who collaborated with Russian intelligence are suspected and left Poland for Belarus.
  • Prosecutors opened a probe into sabotage of a terrorist nature allegedly carried out on behalf of a foreign intelligence service, while Russia denies involvement.
  • An explosive damaged tracks near Mika on the WarsawLublin route and separate damage to overhead cables forced a passenger train to stop; no injuries were reported.
  • Defense officials raised alert levels, reinforced patrols and ordered army inspections along roughly 120 kilometers of the WarsawLublinHrubieszów line.
  • State media and AP reported several arrests and questioning of suspects, NATO and EU leaders said they were in close contact, and Poland moved to close Russia’s last consulate in Gdańsk.