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Oct 29, 2026

Lithuania charges two suspects with terrorism over Starlink arson attack

Lithuanian authorities have charged two suspects with terrorism following an arson attack targeting Starlink equipment in Vilnius. Both suspects, who are German citizens living in Germany, were arrested at Bulgaria's request.

Oct 29, 2026·3 sources

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▪Nėrijus Puškorius stated the two suspects face charges including forming and participating in an organized terrorist group, traveling for terrorist purposes, and committing a terrorist act.
▪Saulius Briginas stated the two suspects arrived in Lithuania on the eve of the October 18, 2026 incident and left immediately after the attempted arson.
▪Nėrijus Puškorius stated that forming or participating in an organized terrorist group carries a maximum penalty of 10 to 15 years in prison under Lithuanian law.

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Terrorism World affairs Wars & conflicts Polish Starlink sabotage arrests October 2026 Hybrid warfare Critical infrastructure security Russia-Ukraine war Sabotage operations

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Turkey Germany Russia Lithuania Ukraine Poland Bulgaria Serbia