Starlink station arson in Poland: three suspects arrested in Germany
Two Turkish citizens and a woman were arrested in Germany over a fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Polish officials blame Russian intelligence services.
Three arrested in Germany over Starlink station arson in central Poland
In addition to two Turkish citizens, a woman has been arrested in Germany as a suspect in a fire at a Starlink network station in Poland, according to statements made on Monday, 12 October 2026, by Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński. The fact is reported by Newsit.gr.
Kierwiński stated that the two Turkish citizens will face charges in Poland for acts of sabotage carried out on the orders of a foreign intelligence service. With regard to the woman, according to radio station RMF FM, Polish prosecuting authorities will assess the extent of her involvement in the arson and decide whether to request her extradition to Poland.
The evidence indicates that the woman acted as a driver for the two Turkish nationals, providing logistical support for the operation.
"We have no doubt that Russian intelligence services are behind this act of sabotage and it is worth noting that Russian intelligence services are increasingly turning to individuals connected with the criminal underworld," Interior Minister Siemoniak stated at a press conference.
Officials from EU countries have been warning for months that Russia is carrying out sabotage, cyber attacks and other hybrid operations across Europe, aimed at undermining support for Ukraine. Moscow rejects these allegations as unfounded, characterising them as the result of anti-Russian hysteria.
The fire at the Starlink station in central Poland occurred on 23 September and destroyed the power supply system and the backup generator of the facility. Polish authorities assessed from the outset that this was sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including access by the Ukrainian military.
Elon Musk activated Starlink services in Ukraine in 2022 after Kyiv requested assistance during the initial days of the Russian invasion. Poland has stated that it covers the cost of the Ukrainian subscription to the network. The Ukrainian military relies on tens of thousands of Starlink terminals for battlefield communications and certain drone operations, despite subsequent disputes between Musk and Ukrainian officials over his positions regarding the war.
Source: Newsit.gr