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Polish Prime Minister Labels Railway Explosion “Unprecedented Act of Sabotage”
WARSAW, Poland – An explosion on a critical railway line connecting Warsaw and Lublin has been declared an “unprecedented act of sabotage” by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The incident, which occurred in the village of Mika, involved the detonation of an explosive device, severely damaging the track.
Tusk confirmed the “worst fears” on Monday morning, stating that the explosion “destroyed the railway track.” While no suspects or motives have been identified, the Prime Minister emphasized the line’s significant role in delivering aid to Ukraine.
“Emergency services and the prosecutor’s office are working at the scene,” Tusk reported, adding that additional damage was found closer to Lublin on the same route. He later elaborated, calling the incident “an unprecedented act of sabotage targeting directly the security of the Polish state and its civilians.” Tusk vowed, “We will catch the perpetrators, regardless of who their backers are.”
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski echoed Tusk’s assessment, confirming, “There is no doubt that we are dealing with an act of sabotage.” He also noted that another damaged section of the strategic railway route is under investigation.
In response to the incident, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the deployment of military units to assist with the investigation. These units will inspect approximately 75 miles of track stretching towards Hrubieszow, near the Ukrainian border.
The damage was initially discovered Sunday morning during a routine inspection after a train driver reported irregularities. Tusk had earlier suggested sabotage as a potential cause shortly after the discovery.