On November 18, 2025, Poland’s government initiated an investigation into suspected sabotage on its railway network following incidents involving unusual objects placed on tracks near Męka and outside Lublin. The events forced a passenger train to make an emergency stop, resulting in broken carriage windows but no injuries. Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened a high-level national security meeting in Warsaw to address the escalating hybrid threats. Former deputy head of the Polish Foreign Intelligence Agency, Andrzej Derlatka, framed the incidents as dangerous acts likely linked to broader hybrid pressure from Russia and Belarus aiming to coerce NATO states supporting Ukraine. Poland’s extensive 19,000 km rail network is difficult to fully protect, though efforts to secure key sites and infrastructure are ongoing. Discussions include targeting high-risk regions with legal measures and enhanced protection of critical infrastructure such as water supply, electrical grids, train stations, and hospitals. The government has not dismissed the possibility of more attempts to disrupt transport links as the situation remains fluid.
Category: Energy & Infrastructure Attacks
Subcategory: Critical Infrastructure Sabotage
Incident Type: Transport hubs (rail, airports)
Country: Poland
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