Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an explosion on the Warsaw-Lublin railway, which carries weapons and aid to Ukraine, was an “unprecedented act of sabotage” and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
In a post on X, Tusk confirmed an explosive device blew up the rail track on Sunday, with additional damage found further along the same route. He said the attack directly targeted the security of the Polish state and its civilians.
“An investigation is underway. Just like in previous cases of this kind, we will catch the perpetrators, regardless of who their backers are,” Tusk said.
Niestety potwierdziły się najgorsze przypuszczenia. Na trasie Warszawa-Lublin (wieś Mika) doszło do aktu dywersji. Eksplozja ładunku wybuchowego zniszczyła tor kolejowy. Na miejscu pracują służby i prokuratura. Na tej samej trasie, bliżej Lublina, również stwierdzono uszkodzenie. pic.twitter.com/aSfNRUD0q9
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) November 17, 2025
At a press conference Monday, Poland’s Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński said no arrests have been made in connection with the incidents.
The incident follows a pattern of arson, cyberattacks, and sabotage in Poland and other European countries since the start of the war in Ukraine, though Russia has consistently denied involvement. Last year, a massive fire destroyed a Warsaw shopping center, which Polish authorities later attributed to arson ordered by Russian intelligence.
Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal strongly condemned the damage to the train track, writing on X that his country stands with Poland.
Estonia stands with Poland and @donaldtusk, strongly condemning the sabotage on the Warsaw–Lublin railway, vital for supporting Ukraine.
Those behind hostile acts against EU and NATO members must be exposed. Our response must be united.
— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) November 17, 2025
“Those behind hostile acts against (European Union) and NATO members must be exposed. Our response must be united,” Michal said.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also expressed his country’s solidarity with Poland.
“We hope [the] investigation will provide answers and we also stand ready to assist if called upon,” Sybiha said. “Could have been another hybrid attack by Russia – to test responses. If true, they need to be strong.”
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, warned that threats to Europe’s security are “real and growing,” adding that the continent “must urgently strengthen its capacity to protect our skies and critical infrastructure.”
Russia has yet to respond to the allegations of its involvement.
