Poland Closes Last Russian Consulate After Sabotage Attack on Strategic Railway Line

In mid-November 2025, Polish authorities responded to a sabotage attack near Mika on the Warsaw-Lublin railway, a vital supply route for Ukraine, by closing the Russian Consulate General in Gdansk and accusing Russian intelligence of orchestrating the explosive damage. Two Ukrainian suspects allegedly working for Moscow reportedly fled to Belarus, with extradition unlikely due to Belarus-Russia ties. Poland launched Operation 'Horizont', involving 10,000 soldiers and other uniformed personnel to secure critical infrastructure against further attacks. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced enhanced Polish-Ukrainian intelligence and railway security cooperation. The Kremlin denied involvement, condemning Poland’s actions as Russophobia and pledged reciprocal diplomatic measures. This event marks a significant escalation of Russian hybrid warfare tactics impacting Poland's security and diplomatic relations.