Starlink ground station in Poland hit by fire in suspected arson attack

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A fire last night at a ground station in Poland used by Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, was caused deliberately, says digital affairs minister Krzysztof Gawkowski.

The facility is used to provide internet services across the region, including in Ukraine, which relies heavily on Starlink connections. Although the fire is still being investigated, “the modus operandi in this case is clearly Russian”, says Gawkowski.

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- Wirtualna Polska (@wirtualnapolska) September 24, 2026