What happened with the railway blast in Poland?
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A major railway line in eastern Poland was hit by a powerful explosion, disrupting traffic but causing no injuries. The blast, confirmed as sabotage by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, targeted a route vital for Ukraine. Officials suspect foreign intelligence involvement and warn of escalating threats to Poland's railway infrastructure. There were signs of a similar attack the previous day, and authorities link these incidents to a broader pattern of hostile acts, possibly by Russia.
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Railway line blast in Poland ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’
- A powerful explosion disrupted a key railway line in eastern Poland, vital for Ukraine's trade and aid. 10s
- No injuries were reported, but the blast shook nearby buildings and halted rail traffic. 16s
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the incident as sabotage and promised a thorough investigation. 39s
- Officials noted a similar attack may have occurred the previous day on the same railway line. 55s
- Government ministers suggested high likelihood of foreign intelligence involvement, indicating a new phase of threats to railway infrastructure. 1m 13s
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An explosion disrupted rail traffic on a major railway line in eastern Poland, but caused no injuries. The incident was confirmed as sabotage by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who visited the site and promised a thorough investigation.
Prime Minister Tusk emphasized the seriousness of the sabotage, noting signs of a similar attack the previous day. Officials suggested a high likelihood of foreign intelligence involvement and warned of a new phase of threats to Poland's railway infrastructure.