Sabotage that could have affected supplies to Ukraine: a Ukrainian suspect is arrested in Poland
24 November 19:06
Polish law enforcement agencies have detained Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr B., whom investigators suspect of involvement in a railroad sabotage and cooperation with Russian intelligence. This was reported by the National Prosecutor’s Office of Poland, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Detention and charges
According to Polish investigators, the detainee is suspected of assisting the perpetrators of sabotage in Mica and Golab, Alexander K. and Eugene I.
In September 2025, he allegedly transported one of the perpetrators to the site of a future sabotage, which made it possible to conduct reconnaissance and choose the place to install explosives. The Ukrainian was detained on November 20 and placed under temporary arrest.
The prosecutor’s office said that attempts are underway to identify other potentially involved persons and customers.
What is known about the damage to the railroad track
on November 16, a train driver noticed damage to the railroad tracks. The incident occurred on the Warsaw-Lublin route, which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called “key” for delivering aid to Ukraine.
Although no one was injured, the Polish government quickly classified the incident as sabotage. Already on November 18, security forces announced that the suspects in the attack were Ukrainian citizens who had been cooperating with Russian special services. According to Polish authorities, two of them fled across the border with Belarus.
Local media outlet Onet reported that at least four other Ukrainians living in Poland may be under investigation.
Ukraine’s reaction
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemns the sabotage on the territory of Poland and drew attention to the “cynicism” of Russian recruitment of Ukrainian citizens for hybrid operations.
Official Kyiv emphasizes that the attacks are aimed at destabilizing and undermining support for Ukraine from its international partners.
The sabotage of Polish infrastructure not only has direct security implications, but also creates significant political pressure, both within Poland and internationally.
The Warsaw-Lublin route remains a critical route for military and logistical supplies, and the investigation could become part of a broader discussion about Europe’s readiness to counter hybrid attacks.
