Ukraine has expressed its readiness to assist Poland in the investigation of the recent sabotage on the Polish railway. This was announced by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, emphasizing solidarity with Polish partners following the incident.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Investigation of the Explosion on the Strategic Railway Line
The explosion, which occurred on the railway line connecting Warsaw and Lublin, took place approximately 100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. This line is critical as it is used for transporting military cargo and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the event as an “unprecedented act of sabotage” aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.
“The sabotage of the railway line on the Warsaw – Lublin route is an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens. This route is also crucial for delivering aid to Ukraine. We will find those responsible, whoever they may be,” Tusk wrote, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
Suspicions of a Russian Hybrid Attack
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha suggested that Russia may be behind the explosion, seeking to test the reaction of Poland and the international community. The Ukrainian side confirmed its readiness to participate in the investigation of the incident if necessary.
Polish and European officials have repeatedly accused Moscow of conducting hybrid warfare, which includes sabotage and espionage, against countries supporting Ukraine since the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in 2022.
Last month, Polish law enforcement detained eight individuals suspected of espionage and preparing attacks on behalf of Russia. Additionally, in January, Donald Tusk accused the Russian Federation of planning “acts of aerial terror” against international airlines and organizing explosions on cargo flights. Some incidents involved damage to underwater communication cables.
At the same time, Moscow traditionally denies involvement in attacks and sabotage in Western countries, including arson, hacking, poisoning, and assaults on individuals outside the Russian Federation.