Fire Damages Amsterdam Rail Near NATO Summit, Sabotage Investigated

On the eve of the NATO summit in The Hague, a major fire damaged nearly 30 track cables on the rail line between Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and The Hague, causing significant train disruptions and raising suspicions of sabotage. Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel, a former NATO official, confirmed that sabotage is under investigation, with possible perpetrators ranging from activist groups to state actors, amid heightened geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Iran. The Netherlands has deployed over 27,000 police officers and military personnel to secure the summit, described as the country's largest-ever security operation. Additionally, pro-Russian hacktivist groups have claimed responsibility for distributed denial-of-service attacks targeting organizations linked to the summit, reflecting ongoing hybrid threats against NATO members. President Donald Trump, attending the summit, expressed frustration with Russia’s stance on the Ukraine ceasefire and hopes for a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Authorities are working to restore train services by Tuesday evening while continuing to probe the incident's origins to ensure summit security.