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Poland launches sabotage probe in drone factory fire
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- Poland has launched an investigation into a fire at the WB Electronics drone production factory near Warsaw, suspecting terrorism and foreign intelligence involvement.
- The probe focuses on possible deliberate arson using a device with flammable materials, potentially linked to foreign intelligence activities against Poland.
- The fire occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, was contained within two hours, and caused no injuries; the factory produces key drone components.
- Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) is assisting with the investigation amid heightened security concerns due to tensions with Russia and Belarus.
- WB Electronics is Poland's largest private defense firm, supplying advanced military technologies, and Poland has increased its defense spending amid fears of Russian aggression.
