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Poland says Starlink station fire 'act of sabotage'
dw.com • • world
Key Points:
- A fire at a Starlink station in central Poland is being treated as an act of sabotage, according to Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski, who also serves as digital minister.
- The station, operated by state-owned telecom company Exatel, was deliberately targeted to disrupt internet access, including for the Ukrainian military.
- Gawkowski suggested the incident is part of a broader "hybrid warfare" campaign, likely linked to a new Russian doctrine of attack.
- Poland, a key ally of Ukraine and bordering Russia and Belarus, has accused Russia of hybrid warfare tactics, including sabotage, since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Polish officials have previously warned of further hybrid attacks, including drone and missile strikes, targeting Ukraine’s allies in the region.
