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A fire broke out at a Starlink ground station in central Poland on September 24, potentially cutting off internet access for institutions including the Ukrainian military. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski suspects it was an act of sabotage, aligning with Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics despite Moscow's denials. Poland has heightened vigilance for such attacks since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

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On September 24, a fire broke out at a ground-based Starlink satellite communications station in central Poland. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that the fire targeted and disabled the power station and generator, cutting off internet access for various institutions, including the Ukrainian military. Although Russia denies involvement, Poland has been on high alert for sabotage since 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While official responsibility remains unclear, Gawkowski noted that many signs suggest this aligns with Russia’s new doctrine of attack in hybrid warfare.

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Poland suspects fire at Starlink station was act of sabotage WARSAW, Sept 24 - asserted

fire → suspect → sabotage

A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a ground-based Starlink satellite communications station in central Poland providing connectivity for the region, including Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said, adding the systems were now operational. asserted

systems → break → Ukraine

Poland has been on heightened alert for acts of sabotage since Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in 2022. asserted

Poland → heighten → 2022

Russia has repeatedly denied any such action. asserted

Russia → deny → action

"The fire engulfed the power station and the generator; it is clear that this act of sabotage was deliberately designed to disable the station — effectively cutting off the internet connection... and disrupting internet access for various institutions, including the Ukrainian military," he said. asserted

he → engulf → military

"While everything is operational today, we must recognise —as Prime Minister Tusk recently noted — that this is an element of hybrid warfare." asserted

this → recognise → warfare

He added that while it was not established that Russia was responsible for the fire, "many signs suggest this aligns with Russia’s new doctrine of attack". asserted

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Poland suspects fire at Starlink station was act of sabotage

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