The head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, stated on Wednesday that the attack on railway tracks in Poland represents an unprecedented threat to European transport infrastructure. She highlighted that Russian attacks are becoming increasingly audacious.
According to Kallas, the sabotage incidents on the Polish railway signify the necessity for the European Union to enhance military mobility investments.
“Our critical infrastructure needs improved protection. The swift movement of European armed forces is vital for our defense. We must ensure that the appropriate forces are positioned correctly and promptly,” Kallas noted.
During a press conference with other commissioners, Kallas unveiled a package of measures related to military mobility, which aims to create a “military Schengen zone” within the EU. This package includes efforts to eliminate obstacles to the movement of troops and equipment and to streamline legal and customs processes.
“The speed of movement hinges on several factors. Can our roads, tunnels, and bridges handle the weight? Are there sufficient designated routes for troop transport? Do we have enough flatbed cars? What documentation is required for border crossings during training or crises? It is simple: the quicker we can deploy forces, the stronger our deterrence and defense will be. We need to aim for days, not weeks, for troop movements in Europe,” Kallas stressed.
There were two sabotage incidents reported on the route from Warsaw to Dorohusk between November 15-17. The first incident occurred in the village of Mika (Masovian Voivodeship, Garwolin County), where an explosive device detonated, damaging the railway track. In another location near the Gołąb railway station (Puławy County, Lublin Voivodeship), a train carrying 475 passengers was forced to brake suddenly due to a compromised railway line.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski remarked on Wednesday in the Sejm that this was not merely an act of sabotage, but rather an act of state terrorism. (11.19.2025)
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