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Russia responsible for Starlink sabotage, says Poland
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Polish authorities accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating an arson attack on a Starlink ground station in Wola Krobowska, Poland, on Sept. 23, describing it as an act of hybrid warfare.
- Two Turkish citizens were detained in Germany on Oct. 10 as suspects in connection with the attack, which targeted an internet hub used by Ukrainian forces.
- Polish officials emphasized increasing Russian use of individuals linked to criminal networks for covert operations, highlighting the hybrid warfare tactics employed.
- The Starlink station, operated by state-owned Exatel, is crucial for internet traffic between Poland and Ukraine, making it a strategic target.
- Separately, Polish authorities are investigating an alleged assassination plot against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, with security agencies treating the threat with high seriousness.
