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Poland Shuts Last Russian Consulate After Alleged Russia-Directed Rail Sabotage

Warsaw blames Russian intelligence for attacks on the WarsawLublin line, prompting new protections for routes carrying military and aid shipments to Ukraine.

Overview

  • Polish authorities say two identified suspects, both Ukrainian nationals alleged to have worked for Russian services, fled to Belarus after the incidents and their names are being withheld during the investigation.
  • An explosion near the village of Mika destroyed sections of track but caused no injuries after a train driver noticed the damage and alerted rail control.
  • On the same corridor near Puławy, a steel clamp intended to trigger a derailment was discovered along with a smartphone set up to record the outcome, and a train was halted in time.
  • The government raised the terrorism threat level for Ukraine-bound rail supply lines to Charlie through February 28, 2026, as authorities expand monitoring of critical routes.
  • Poland ordered the closure of Russia’s last remaining consulate while keeping the embassy in Warsaw open, and the Kremlin lamented a further deterioration in bilateral ties.