Poland Train track disaster. Donald Tusk visits site near Deblin. Photo by: KPRM/AP
A Well Thought-out Act of Sabotage or an “Accident”?
(The Post News) – On Monday, 17th November 2025, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, indicated that a railway section between Warsaw and Dublin was deliberately demolished. This occurred during the weekend. He describes this a foul “act of sabotage” as this threatens an important route for Ukraine’s aid.
Tusk posted on X (Twitter) that an explosive device detonated on the railway line on Sunday, November 16th 2025. He proclaimed that this is an attack directed to Poland’s security and its citizens. More damage is reported to have been discovered along the same rail route.
At a press conference on Monday, Poland’s Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwinski, confirmed two separate events occurred over the weekend. One is likely to have been sabotage, whereas the other is confirmed to indeed be an act of sabotage. No arrests have been conducted yet in connection to either of the incidents.
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EU Commission President, Ursula Von Der Layen warned that security threats in Europe are “on a rise and are real”. She urged Europe to take more measures in strengthening its protection over airspace and infrastructure. Estonian Prime Minister, Kristen Michal expressed support on X. He stands with Poland during this difficult time. He also condemns the destructive act on the railway.
Michal expressed that anyone who is responsible for acts of hostility towards EU and NATO countries must be identified. Such must be responded to in a unified manner.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andril Sybiha expressed a solidified unit alongside Poland. Sybiha demands a thorough description of the incident and answers from the investigation. He suggests Russian involvement. He describes this as a hybrid attack to test strength. It must be responded to with strength.
Tusk vowed to prioritize the apprehension of those responsible for this incident and no stone will remain unturned. The incident caused no injuries nor any possible fatalities. However, it has intensified the urgency of tightening security measures across the European continent.
Several European countries have made reports on airspace incursions recently and blame Russia for them. Kremlin denies any sort of involvement.
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Earlier this month, the European Commission implemented tighter Visa rules for the citizens of Russia. This is connection to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. EU Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas stated that Europe is currently facing drone attacks. There are also acts of sabotage. She emphasized the endangerment of citizens.
A report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) suggests that Russia is acting based on motive. Russia is on a campaign of sabotage, espionage, vandalism, and other acts to destabilize European governments. According to the IISS, this is a campaign to intentionally damage undersea cables, attack telecommunication towers and probe arson.
Poland’s Deputy Interior Minister, was hosted in an interview conducted on Sunday, 16th November 2025, with Polast News. Maciej Duszczyk informed the Polish Press Agency (PAP) that Poland has been facing acts of sabotage for some time now.
He made reference to a fire that demolished a Warsaw shopping center during the previous year. Polish authorities later confirmed the arson to have been instigated by Russian Intelligence which they denied involvement in.
Duszczyk stated that irrespective of someone having vandalized the railway, blame is put on Russia on premature basis. Russia may not be the instigator to all sabotage events, but its involvement cannot be an overlooked concept.
Remedial Actions Underway
Polish authorities, including the Internal Security Agency are conducting an investigation on the incident. A National Security Committee meeting has been scheduled with top officials to mitigate on the matter at hand.
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