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Germany arrests two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to Polish Starlink station

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German authorities detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire last month to a Starlink station in Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. The site was described as important to Ukraine, and Tusk characterized the blaze as a suspected act of hybrid warfare; Polish authorities have pointed to Russia, though the allegations remain under investigation.

Discovered 2026-10-12T11:05:16.083037-07:00 | 2026-10-12T11:05:16.083037-07:00

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  • The alleged arson targeted Starlink infrastructure in Poland that was described as important to Ukraine, underscoring the exposure of satellite communications assets to physical attacks.
  • Polish authorities suspect Russian involvement and Tusk called the blaze hybrid warfare; the two Turkish citizens have been detained on suspicion, not convicted.

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