26.07.2024 18:10
Hours before the opening of the Olympic Games in France, it was claimed that Russia could be behind the sabotage attacks targeting the High-Speed Train network. Experts said that the sabotage could be a response to the exclusion of the Russian national team from the games and the arrest of a spy allegedly working for Russian intelligence in France.
After the sabotage attacks on the train lines in the country shortly before the opening of the Olympic Games in France, the "Russia" claim came to the agenda. It was suggested that Russia may have carried out the sabotage attack in response to the exclusion of the Russian national team from the games and the arrest of a Russian spy.
SABOTAGE ATTACK ON TRAIN LINES HOURS BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION
The French National Railway Company (SNCF) announced that a major sabotage attack was carried out on the High-Speed Train (TGV) network during the night hours, and that these attacks, which were carried out just hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, were a coordinated attack aimed at paralyzing transportation. SNCF stated that the fires caused by arson attacks near Courtalain in the Eure-et-Loir region resulted in serious disruptions on the railway line.
800,000 PASSENGERS TO BE AFFECTED
SNCF announced that these disruptions would affect 800,000 passengers and that the traffic could be disrupted until next Monday. SNCF stated that they are working to restore train services as soon as possible and that they are cooperating with the authorities to find those responsible.
RUSSIA COULD BE BEHIND THE SABOTAGE
A striking claim emerged after the sabotage. It was suggested that Russia may have carried out the sabotage in order to respond to the exclusion of the Russian national team from the games and the arrest of Kirill Gryaznov, who is said to work for the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), in France. Security analyst Alex Kokcharov said, "Russia has the intention and capability to carry out sabotage attempts in Europe, especially in France. Russia's intention is largely linked to not being invited to the Olympic Games."