Polish investigators have uncovered four individuals tied to Ukrainian saboteurs and foreign intelligence, following two recent rail incidents on the Warsaw‑Lublin line.
Investigation Expands
According to unofficial Onet reports, authorities know the identities and addresses of three Ukrainian citizens named earlier by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as potential saboteurs. They are linked to actions aimed at Poland. Police are conducting operational measures against them. The case remains developing.
Actions Ordered by Foreign Services
On Tuesday, 18 November, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that sabotage acts had involved two Ukrainian nationals who had long collaborated with Russia. One had previously been convicted for sabotage in Ukraine and was slated to enter Poland from Belarus. Both left the country after carrying out the sabotage. The acts carry a potential life‑imprisonment penalty.
What Happened on the Tracks
A total of two incidents were identified on the Warsaw‑Lublin route. In Mika, an explosive payload detonated, damaging the railway track. The same day, near Gołąb station, a train carrying 475 passengers had to brake suddenly when the traction was severed. Government officials say these actions may have been deliberate.
All Polish services, including the Central Anti‑Corruption Office, have been involved. Assistance was requested from the US NSA and European agencies. Investigators have already reviewed surveillance footage from gas stations, shops, and private properties within a 10‑km radius of the incidents, and have collected hundreds of fingerprints from the tracks.