A fire at a Starlink satellite station in Poland is suspected sabotage, raising alarms about Russian hybrid warfare as Ukraine faces escalating internet disruptions. Over 100,000 households in Kyiv experienced service outages due to Russian attacks on data centers and communication nodes.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski suggested the fire was a deliberate act to disrupt internet access for Ukrainian forces. The station transmits traffic through Poland to Ukraine and uses SpaceX systems. Russia has not commented on the incident.
Denmark warns of a rising Russian threat, with intelligence suggesting Moscow may escalate hybrid attacks against NATO. Ukraine's Digital Transformation Ministry reported ongoing issues with internet infrastructure, with multiple providers reporting direct damage to their facilities.
Ukraine's leader, Alexander Stubb, urged Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage to target Russian missile launchers, highlighting the need for improved air defenses and energy infrastructure as winter approaches.