The facility provided connectivity used by the Ukrainian military, though government officials stated the sabotage did not cause recent disruptions to Ukraine's network. The incident follows a September arson attack on a Starlink station in Poland, which Der Spiegel linked to a Turkish crime group known as the Daltons acting on behalf of Russian intelligence. While the Bulgarian government has not confirmed a Russian link, Prime Minister Rumen Radev has ordered an intensive investigation in cooperation with foreign partners.
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Bulgaria Approves Arrest Warrants for 2 German Nationals in Starlink Arson
Geopolitics1 day ago
The suspects who allegedly fled into Serbia after sabotaging a communications facility now face up to 12 years in prison. A Bulgarian court on October 19 approved European arrest warrants for two German citizens accused of torching 11 of 17 Starlink antennas at the Plana Teleport site south of Sofia on October 9. Prosecutors allege the individuals entered the country from Serbia just before the arson attack and retreated across the border immediately after.
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