Poland Investigates Railway Sabotage, Citing Potential Russian Involvement
MIKA, Poland – Polish authorities are investigating an act of sabotage targeting a railway line crucial for aid deliveries to Ukraine, an incident described by Prime minister Donald Tusk as “an unprecedented act” against the security of the Polish state. The incident occurred Monday near Mika, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Warsaw.
The sabotage involved an attempt to disrupt rail traffic, possibly derailing a train. Though, the incident was averted thanks to the alertness of a train driver who discovered damage to the tracks and promptly reported it. No injuries were reported. This event escalates concerns over purposeful attacks on critical infrastructure in Europe amid heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
According to Prime Minister Tusk, who visited the site, the damaged railway is “of crucial importance for transporting aid to Ukraine.” He stated on X, formerly Twitter, “Blowing up a railway track (…) is an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.” Tusk vowed to identify and apprehend those responsible, stating, “We will catch the culprits, whoever is behind them.”
Poland, a NATO and EU member state, has repeatedly asserted that it has been the target of sabotage attempts orchestrated by Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. The incident comes as reports of similar acts of sabotage across Europe are increasing, raising fears of a broader hybrid warfare campaign.
The World with AFP.
