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Fire damages Starlink ground station in Poland serving Ukraine

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A Starlink ground station near Warsaw that helps provide internet connectivity to Ukraine caught fire late Wednesday, Poland’s digital affairs minister said. The blaze at the Wola Krobowska site reportedly affected antenna infrastructure and the power installation, with authorities investigating the cause.

Discovered 2026-09-23T23:51:30.769356-07:00 | 2026-09-23T23:51:30.769356-07:00

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  • The incident affected ground infrastructure supporting Starlink connectivity, including antenna equipment and the power installation.
  • The station reportedly helps provide internet service to Ukraine, making the resilience of commercial satellite communications infrastructure strategically relevant.
  • Authorities are investigating the fire; the available reports do not establish its cause or indicate the duration of any service disruption.

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