Suspected fire at Polish drone factory: investigation into terrorism and espionage
The Polish prosecutor's office has opened an investigation for "terrorist offence" following a fire at the WB Electronics factory in Skarzysko-Kamienna. Investigators are examining a possible operation by a foreign intelligence service.
Investigation into terrorism following fire at WB Electronics drone factory in Poland
The Polish prosecutor's office announced on Monday the opening of an investigation for "terrorist offence" following a fire that broke out during the preceding night at a drone factory in Skarzysko-Kamienna, in central Poland, according to ProTV News, citing AFP and Agerpres.
The fire broke out shortly after midnight. Security guards at the factory alerted the fire brigade, and the flames were extinguished in approximately two hours. Immediately afterwards, teams from the police and the Internal Security Agency (ABW) were deployed to the scene.
The factory belongs to the private group WB Electronics, specialised in electronic defence systems, one of the most important producers in the sector.
According to a statement from the prosecutor's office, the investigation concerns "participation in the activities of a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of Poland and a terrorist offence, consisting of deliberately causing a fire on the premises of the WB Electronics plant, with the aid of a charge containing flammable materials".
The prosecutor's office did not specify which country may have ordered the attack and provided no further details about the conduct of the operation. The factory is located approximately 140 kilometres south of Warsaw.
The incident occurs in a context of regional tension. Several NATO member states have recently reported acts of sabotage or espionage attributed to Russia, described as "hybrid warfare". Poland and Romania have previously faced incursions by drones or missiles identified as Russian.
Poland, a member of the EU and NATO, shares borders with Russia and Ukraine and represents a strong ally of Kyiv since the beginning of the Russian invasion. The majority of military and humanitarian aid intended for Ukraine passes through its territory.
Source: Știrile ProTV