A Starlink ground station near Warsaw caught fire Wednesday night in what Polish officials suspect was an arson attack. The facility helps provide internet connectivity to Ukraine.
Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed the incident during a TVP Info interview. The base station fire marks another disruption to critical infrastructure supporting Ukraine's internet access during its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The suspected arson raises questions about the security of satellite communication infrastructure in Eastern Europe. Starlink has become a vital resource for Ukrainian military and civilian communications, with SpaceX deploying thousands of terminals across the country.
Polish authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. The incident comes amid heightened concerns about sabotage and attacks on cross-border infrastructure in the region.
Starlink operates multiple ground stations across Europe to maintain satellite network coverage. The company has not yet released an official statement about the fire or damage assessment.
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