Poland confirms 'unprecedented act of sabotage' after railway blast near Warsaw

The incident, which involved an explosive device detonating and destroying a section of track near the village of Mika, approximately 60 miles from Warsaw, resulted in no casualties, officials said.

Tusk, speaking after visiting the scene on the Warsaw–Lublin route, emphasized the severity of the attack, stating that the consequences could have been catastrophic if a train traveling at full speed had derailed due to the gap in the tracks.

"Unfortunately, there is no doubt that we are dealing with an act of sabotage," Tusk said. "Fortunately, there was no tragedy, but the matter is nonetheless very serious."

The prime minister described the attack as "an attempt to destabilize and destroy railway infrastructure, which could have led to a rail disaster." The Warsaw-Lublin line is considered a crucial route, particularly for logistical support and deliveries destined for Ukraine.

Polish authorities have launched an investigation into the blast. Tusk confirmed that damage was also identified at another location closer to Lublin on the same route, indicating a potential coordinated effort to disrupt the infrastructure.

Tusk visited the site alongside Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński and the coordinator of special services, Tomasz Siemoniak, underscoring the high level of government concern regarding the incident.

The explosion near Mika is one of at least two recent cases of suspected rail sabotage in Poland. Tusk noted that authorities are also investigating another incident that occurred over the weekend involving the destruction of a section of track on the Dęblin–Warsaw route.