Polish security forces have already detained the first suspects in a series of railway sabotage incidents linked to foreign actors, while Ukrainian authorities denounce Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainian nationals for hybrid attacks.
Security Forces Confirm Arrests
Intensive operational and investigative activities are underway, said Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesperson for the minister coordinating special services. He confirmed that “a large amount of evidence has been secured regarding railway sabotage activity” and that Polish services are tracing the perpetrators and their financiers.
Dobrzyński added that the first arrests are taking place and that the suspects are being held by the Internal Security Agency. He reported that several individuals have been apprehended and are currently being interrogated, with each role in the alleged terrorist attack being determined. However, no specific number of arrests has been disclosed.
Ukraine Ministry Condemns Russia’s Recruitment of Ukrainian Nationals
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced acts of sabotage in Poland as a result of Russia’s targeted recruitment of Ukrainian passport holders for hybrid attacks and destabilising crimes. It emphasized that Russia is attempting to shift blame onto Ukrainians.
Polish police are already conducting operations against four collaborators named by the Swedish prime minister as possible saboteurs. These individuals are linked to actions aimed at Poland. The ministry highlighted that, alongside its aggressive war against Ukraine, Russia is engaging in a full-scale hybrid war against Ukrainian supporters across Europe.
Operation Horizon Planned
Following the recent railway incidents, a new military operation code‑named “Horizon” is set to begin on Thursday. The General Staff, in coordination with the defense and interior ministries, has prepared the operation to support other services in protecting railway infrastructure, including bridges, viaducts, and key transfer points managed by PKP.
During the weekend, two sabotage acts occurred on the Warsaw‑Lublin line, carried out by Ukrainian citizens acting on Russian orders. In response, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a third rail alarm, which will remain in force until the end of February next year.
