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Ukrainian Arrested for Aiding Russian Rail Sabotage in Poland

11/24/2025

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Polish prosecutors arrested the Ukrainian man Volodymyr B. for allegedly aiding in the November 15–16, 2025, sabotage of a rail line on behalf of Russia.
Volodymyr B. allegedly helped Yevhenii I. conduct reconnaissance for the sabotage.
Oleksandr K. and Yevhenii I. fled to Belarus; Poland seeks their extradition.
Poland closed all Russian consulates and deployed soldiers to protect infrastructure.
Extradition from Belarus is unlikely because of its ties with Russia.

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Polish prosecutors arrested the Ukrainian man Volodymyr B. for allegedly aiding in the November 15–16, 2025, sabotage of a rail line on behalf of Russia.
Volodymyr B. allegedly helped Yevhenii I. conduct reconnaissance for the sabotage.
Oleksandr K. and Yevhenii I. fled to Belarus; Poland seeks their extradition.
Poland closed all Russian consulates and deployed soldiers to protect infrastructure.
Extradition from Belarus is unlikely because of its ties with Russia.