Friday, September 24, 2026 - A fire at a Starlink ground station in Wola Krobowska, central Poland, has triggered fresh security concerns across Europe after Polish officials described the incident as possible deliberate sabotage. The blaze damaged the station’s power systems and generator, although the facility has since resumed operations.
Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the fire appeared designed to disrupt internet access used by several institutions, including Ukraine’s military. Authorities have not yet established who caused the fire, and investigators are still examining whether it was deliberate arson or an electrical fault.
The incident comes as Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service warns that Russia is expected to intensify hybrid attacks against European countries in the coming months.
Danish officials cited risks including destructive cyberattacks, sabotage and potential attacks against infrastructure supporting Ukraine, while assessing that the risk of a limited Russian military action against a NATO country is low but growing. The warning adds urgency to concerns over the vulnerability of communications, transport and other critical infrastructure across Europe.
For Poland and its European allies, the immediate focus is now on identifying the cause of the fire and strengthening protection around critical communications networks. Starlink has become an important communications tool for Ukraine, making disruptions to related infrastructure a significant security concern.
While Polish officials have pointed toward a possible Russian connection, no responsibility has been established, and Russia has denied involvement in similar sabotage allegations. The combination of the Polish investigation and Denmark’s latest warning is putting hybrid threats firmly back at the centre of Europe’s security agenda.
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