AUTOMATED SUMMARY

Starlink ground infrastructure in Europe has been targeted by suspected arson in three countries within about a month. A fire at a Starlink station in Wola Krobowska, Poland, on September 23 damaged power equipment and a generator, and authorities treated it as sabotage.

Bulgaria and Lithuania have reported similar incidents, and the Lithuanian attempt on October 18 was foiled before significant damage. Lithuanian officials link the attacks to Russia, and Moscow rejects the accusations.

Polish authorities have detained suspects, and the investigation into the Polish fire is still under way. The attacks affect internet connectivity that Ukraine's military relies on.

FACTS

01   Bulgarian authorities reported that an arson attack targeted 11 of 17 antennas at a Starlink station near Sofia. UNITED24 MEDIA

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