On 17 November Poland’s prime minister declared a railway sabotage on the Warsaw‑Lublin line near Mika, confirming fears of an explosive attack aimed at a train.
Prime Minister Confirms Sabotage on Warsaw‑Lublin Line
Donald Tusk announced on Monday that an explosive device destroyed a section of track on the Warsaw–Lublin route near the village of Mika. He said the explosion was likely intended to target a train and that the case was “very serious”.
He added that similar damage had been found closer to Lublin on the same line, prompting investigations by railway services and prosecutors.
Government Officials Urge Investigation
Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki warned that if the destruction on the Dęblin‑Warsaw route proved to be sabotage, it would constitute a significant escalation by Russia.
Minister Marcin Kierwiński reported that operations were underway in Mika, stating there were no doubts the incident was a sabotage act and that another segment of the strategic railway was also under investigation. This information was shared on TVP Info.
Track Damage First Reported Sunday Morning
The damaged section was identified on the morning of 16 November by the train’s motorman near the PKP Mika station in Życzyn, Garwolin County, Masovian Voivodeship.
He made an immediate phone report after noticing the track damage. The train carried two passengers and several crew members, none of whom sustained injuries. Police confirmed that the incident did not harm anyone.
Prime Minister Tusk had already expressed suspicions that the sabotage might have been the cause of the damage and had been in regular contact with the interior minister about the incident.