Satellite communication stories

Sep 24, 2026

Poland says Starlink station fire was sabotage

Polish officials said a fire at a Starlink ground station providing connectivity to Ukraine was an act of sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services for the region.

Sep 24, 20268 sources

Jul 8, 2026

Russia deploys jamming systems to disrupt Starlink-guided Ukrainian drone strikes

Russian forces are installing powerful electronic warfare systems called Volna Kupol Garant to jam Starlink satellite connections that Ukraine uses to guide long-range drone attacks. Ukrainian commanders report the systems cost approximately $1.5 million but have identified vulnerabilities that allow continued strikes.

Jul 8, 20266 sources

Top claims

▪Denmark's intelligence service issued a threat assessment on September 24, 2026, warning of a low but growing risk that Russia could launch a limited military attack against NATO countries
▪The state-owned Polish satellite station in Wola Krobowska is owned by telecommunications company Exatel and transmits internet traffic through Poland to countries including Ukraine
▪Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that while responsibility has not been established, many signs suggest the Starlink station fire in Wola Krobowska aligns with Russia's new doctrine of attack

Subtopics

Russia-Ukraine war2 Russia’s information, cyber & hybrid warfare2 Critical infrastructure security1 Drone warfare1 Electronic warfare (EW)1 Military technology1

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