Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has described a significant explosion on a critical railway line used for delivering aid to Ukraine as an unprecedented act of sabotage.
The blast occurred on the key route from the capital Warsaw to Lublin, a line used by approximately 115 trains every day. While there were no casualties, authorities warned that the consequences could have been catastrophic if a high-speed train had derailed due to the damaged tracks.
Scene of the Sabotage
Prime Minister Tusk visited the site of the incident, located about 60 miles from Warsaw, confirming the deliberate nature of the attack. He stated that the event was a serious attempt to destabilise and destroy railway infrastructure, potentially leading to a major disaster.
Polish police have launched a full investigation into this explosion, as well as another suspicious incident over the weekend that is also believed to be linked to rail sabotage on the same line. Tusk vowed that the perpetrators would be caught, regardless of who their backers are.
International Reaction and Solidarity
The incident has drawn strong international concern. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed solidarity with Poland and suggested that Russia could be behind a potential hybrid attack, offering his country's assistance in the investigation.
Estonia's Prime Minister, Kristen Michal, also condemned the act, emphasising the need for a united response from EU and NATO members against hostile actions targeting their infrastructure and security.
Separate Security Incident
In a related development, Romania evacuated two villages, Plauru and Ceatalchioi, following a Russian drone attack on the neighbouring Ukrainian port of Izmail. The attack set fire to a ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas, prompting the evacuation due to the vessel's proximity to Romanian territory and the hazardous nature of its cargo.
