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Lithuania investigates suspected sabotage attempt against Starlink site in Vilnius

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Lithuanian authorities are investigating an attempt to set fire to Starlink infrastructure in Vilnius, with Russian sabotage suspected. The incident follows reported attacks on similar sites in Poland and Bulgaria, raising scrutiny of the security of satellite-service infrastructure across the region.

Discovered 2026-10-19T04:19:24.920968-07:00 | 2026-10-19T04:19:24.920968-07:00

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  • The attempted arson puts the physical security of satellite-service infrastructure under scrutiny, beyond the resilience of the satellites and networks themselves.
  • Similar reported attacks in Poland and Bulgaria point to a regional pattern investigators are examining; Lithuania has not established responsibility.

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