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Poland blames Russian intelligence for arson attack on Warsaw shopping center last year

On May 12, 2024, a fire destroyed the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw, affecting about 1,400 businesses primarily run by Vietnamese vendors.
Poland’s year-long investigation determined that Russian intelligence orchestrated the arson, with the operation directed from within Russia.
Some individuals involved have been detained, while the remaining suspects have been identified and are currently being pursued; Polish authorities attribute the attack to Russian hybrid warfare aimed at undermining Western backing for Ukraine.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on X that Poland knows “for sure” the fire was caused by Russian special services and ministers declared they will hold the saboteurs accountable.
The incident highlights rising European concerns about covert Russian sabotage aiming to destabilize the region, which Russia denies, while cooperation continues between Polish and Lithuanian authorities.

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