Starlink Arson Probe Crosses European Borders
Lithuanian investigators have linked an attempted attack on satellite communications equipment to suspects held in Germany and related cases elsewhere in Europe.
Lithuanian police said on 29 October that two men detained in Germany were suspected of terrorism offences over an attempted arson attack in Vilnius.
Saulius Briginas, deputy head of Lithuania’s Criminal Police Bureau, said investigators saw direct connections between incidents targeting Starlink equipment in Lithuania, Bulgaria and Poland.
The two suspects are believed to have been involved in the Lithuanian and Bulgarian cases. Other people are suspected of carrying out the Polish attack.
The Vilnius fire occurred on 18 October. A security guard quickly extinguished it, and the equipment continued operating.
Lithuanian prosecutor Nėrijus Puškorius said the men were formally designated suspects on 27 October. Investigators are cooperating with authorities in Germany, Bulgaria and Poland.
Officials are examining possible Russian connections. They said the investigation remains at an early stage. Responsibility and motives have not been established by a court.
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