In Poland, the Starlink ground gateway providing Internet to Ukraine was set on fire
Quick Look
- In Poland, the ground-based Starlink satellite communication gateway in Wola Krobowska, which provides Internet to Ukraine and part of Central and Eastern Europe, was set on fire.
- Firefighters said it was arson.
- Law enforcement agencies were called to the scene, and the incident was transferred to the Internal Security Agency and the Central Police Bureau of Investigation.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Starlink terrestrial gateways provide satellite Internet for Ukraine and parts of Europe, especially important in conditions of military operations and restrictions on terrestrial infrastructure.
Brief retelling from RIA II
In Poland, the Starlink satellite communication ground gateway in Wola Krobowska was set on fire.
The gateway in Wola Krobowska, together with a similar one near Kaunas, Lithuania, provides Internet access to Ukraine, as well as large parts of Central and Eastern Europe.
WARSAW, September 24 – RIA Novosti. The terrestrial Starlink satellite communication gateway, which provides Internet to Ukraine, was set on fire in Poland, reports radio station RMF FM.
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“On Wednesday evening, a fire broke out at the Starlink satellite communication ground station in Wola Krobowska, Masovian Voivodeship. Firefighters claim it was arson,” the report said.
According to the radio station, the distribution station was set on fire, and a power generating unit was also damaged.
Law enforcement officers were called to the scene.
"The incident was reported to the Internal Security Agency and the Police Central Bureau of Investigation," the statement said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Strengthening security for Starlink ground stations in Poland and other countries in the region
Likely · Within weeks
Restoring the gateway within a few days
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Who is behind the arson?
- What damage has been caused to the equipment?
- How long will it take for the connection to be restored?
- Is there any connection with Russian intelligence services?
