Key facts
- Two Turkish nationals were detained in Germany over a Starlink station fire in Poland.
- Poland suspects Russian services were behind the sabotage.
- The fire disrupted internet services, including for Ukraine's military.
- Starlink services were activated over Ukraine by Elon Musk in 2022.
Two Turkish nationals have been detained in Germany in connection with a fire at a Starlink station in Poland, according to Warsaw. Polish officials believe Russia was behind the incident, which they described as an act of sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including those used by Ukraine's military.
The blaze at the Starlink station in central Poland engulfed its power system and backup generator. Officials from several European Union countries have warned for months about Russian-led hybrid attacks across Europe, which Russia denies.
Elon Musk activated Starlink services over Ukraine in 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion, and Poland has previously stated it has been paying for Ukraine's Starlink subscription.