A November 21‑22 survey of 1,075 Poles showed a divided stance on the government’s handling of sabotage incidents on the Warsaw‑Lublin railway, revealing stark differences by political leanings and demographics.
Survey Reveals Split Views on Government Response
Out of 1,075 respondents, 41.9 % rated the state’s reaction as positive (33.3 % somewhat, 8.6 % strongly), while 46.2 % judged it negative (14.6 % somewhat, 31.6 % strongly). Twelve percent held no opinion.
Political Alignment Shapes Satisfaction
Among those who viewed the response favorably, 82 % were government supporters; among dissatisfied respondents, 74 % identified with the opposition. Forty‑nine percent of respondents stated they would not vote.
Gender and Demographic Differences
Women were more likely to approve of the government’s actions, with 47 % saying the response was appropriate, compared with 52 % of men who disagreed. Forty‑three percent of men rated the response negatively.
Criticism was also higher among 30‑year‑olds (63 %), rural residents (67 %), those with primary or vocational education (59 %), and viewers of TV Republika (66 %).
Sabotage Incidents on Warsaw‑Lublin Line
The first act occurred in Mika, where an explosive device destroyed a track segment. The second, near Puław, forced a 475‑passenger train to brake abruptly due to damaged infrastructure.
Tusk Links Perpetrators to Ukrainian Nationals Collaborating with Russia
Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the saboteurs were Ukrainian citizens, including one from Donbas, who worked with Russian services.
