WARSAW, Poland — A critical railway line connecting Warsaw to southeastern Poland was severely damaged by an explosion on Sunday, which authorities have labeled as an act of sabotage. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that the explosion occurred on the Warsaw-Lublin route near the village of Mika, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of the capital. The blast destroyed a section of the railway track, disrupting train services. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the two passengers and several staff members aboard the train at the time. The incident was first detected by a train driver who reported irregularities on the track around 7:40 a.m. Sunday. Subsequent investigations revealed damage at multiple locations along the route. Tusk vowed to apprehend the perpetrators, calling the act ‘unprecedented’ and emphasizing that justice would be served ‘regardless of who is behind them.’ This incident adds to a series of suspected sabotage and espionage cases in Poland since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with dozens of individuals detained in connection with these activities.
Polish prime minister says weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw was act of ‘sabotage’
