Norway reports deliberate railway sabotage incidents, while Poland faces separate acts of sabotage involving explosives and tampering with tracks, prompting heightened security measures across both countries.
Norwegian railway sabotage
On 11 November before 20:00, an object on the tracks struck a train in Norway. Police found scattered fragments of a locomotive hub, and similar parts were found on a prior collision. Operator Bane Nor says the acts are intentional and could even derail a train.
Police close case, operators impose speed limits
On 14 November police closed the investigation after analysing available evidence and examining several objects, without identifying a culprit. Bane Nor imposed precautionary measures, limiting train speeds to guard against further incidents, though the duration of these limits is unclear.
Acts of sabotage on Polish railway
Between 15 and 16 November, an explosive device near Garwolin at the Mika station blew up part of a track, and a second incident damaged traction and installed a metal loop near Puław. The perpetrators are Ukrainian citizens linked to Russian intelligence.
Polish authorities issue arrest warrants and consider European arrest warrant
Polish prosecutors sent arrest warrants to the Warsaw Police Command and are preparing an application for a European Arrest Warrant after suspects fled to Belarus, aiming to amplify national searches with published warrants.
European response to hybrid threat allegations
European Parliament members called for a firm EU response to Russia and Belarus‑linked hybrid actions. A debate in Strasbourg addressed sabotage in Poland, infrastructure attacks, and violations of EU airspace by drones and fighter jets.