Polish Prime Minister Identifies Suspects in Railway Sabotage Linked to Ukraine Conflict

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that two individuals suspected of sabotaging railway tracks between Warsaw and Lublin have been identified. This route is crucial as it also facilitates part of the humanitarian aid directed to Ukraine. Tusk revealed that the suspects are Ukrainian citizens who have been working with Russian intelligence for some time. Following the sabotage event, which took place on Saturday, it is reported that the suspects fled to Belarus. Tusk reiterated his belief that the explosion was an intentional act of sabotage, although he noted that the damages were minimal. While he could not disclose the identities of the two suspects, Tusk shared that one of them had previously been convicted for sabotage by a Ukrainian court in May. The other suspect hails from Donbas, a region of Ukraine that is partially occupied by Russia. This incident is not the first instance where the Polish government has accused Russia of orchestrating sabotage in retaliation for Poland's support for Ukraine. Since the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has detained dozens of individuals accused of espionage or sabotage on behalf of Russia, signaling a tense relationship as both countries navigate the implications of the ongoing conflict. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2