Poland states Interpol targets suspects in Russian-linked rail attack
According to statements from Poland’s Interior Ministry, the notices were issued on Wednesday for two men suspected of involvement in the coordinated attacks. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski announced the development online, writing: "Red notices have been issued by Interpol for men suspected of carrying out acts of sabotage in Garwolin county on behalf of the Russian Federation’s intelligence services,"
The suspects, identified as Yevhenii Ivanov, 41, and Oleksander Kononov, 39, are Ukrainian nationals accused of organizing and executing attacks on key sections of Poland’s rail infrastructure last month. As stated by reports, both men are currently being sought by Polish authorities and are believed to have escaped to Belarus.
Prosecutors allege that the pair used explosive devices to damage railway tracks near the towns of Mika and Golab on November 15 and 16. The incident was described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
Russian officials have rejected claims linking Moscow’s intelligence services to the incident, dismissing the accusations and accusing Poland of harboring anti-Russian bias.
The rail lines targeted in the attacks are considered strategically significant, forming part of a vital transport corridor connecting Warsaw with eastern regions of the country and the border with Ukraine.
Prior to the Interpol action, a regional court in Warsaw had already issued European arrest warrants for the suspects and ordered their pre-trial detention in absentia, according to reports.
International police authorities have circulated red notices for two individuals wanted in connection with last month’s railway sabotage in eastern Poland, an action that Polish officials say was allegedly conducted on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services.
According to statements from Poland’s Interior Ministry, the notices were issued on Wednesday for two men suspected of involvement in the coordinated attacks. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski announced the development online, writing: "Red notices have been issued by Interpol for men suspected of carrying out acts of sabotage in Garwolin county on behalf of the Russian Federation’s intelligence services,"
The suspects, identified as Yevhenii Ivanov, 41, and Oleksander Kononov, 39, are Ukrainian nationals accused of organizing and executing attacks on key sections of Poland’s rail infrastructure last month. As stated by reports, both men are currently being sought by Polish authorities and are believed to have escaped to Belarus.
Prosecutors allege that the pair used explosive devices to damage railway tracks near the towns of Mika and Golab on November 15 and 16. The incident was described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
Russian officials have rejected claims linking Moscow’s intelligence services to the incident, dismissing the accusations and accusing Poland of harboring anti-Russian bias.
The rail lines targeted in the attacks are considered strategically significant, forming part of a vital transport corridor connecting Warsaw with eastern regions of the country and the border with Ukraine.
Prior to the Interpol action, a regional court in Warsaw had already issued European arrest warrants for the suspects and ordered their pre-trial detention in absentia, according to reports.
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