Arsonists Target Starlink Ground Antennas in Sofia; PM Cites Sabotage
Bulgarian PM Radev confirmed arson attacks on Starlink ground antennas in Sofia, with opposition attributing the act to Russian sabotage. The incident marks a direct physical attack on critical satellite infrastructure in a NATO member state, potentially signaling hybrid warfare escalation. Details on perpetrators and extent of damage remain unconfirmed.
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Starlink Sabotage Bulgaria: Arson Attacks Confirmed on Sofia Ground Antennas
Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev confirmed arson attacks on Starlink ground antennas in Sofia, with two masked individuals reportedly torching 11 of 17 antennas at a communications facility. While the act is unclaimed, opposition figures attribute it to Russian sabotage, marking a direct physical attack on critical satellite infrastructure within a NATO member state. The full extent of operational impact and perpetrator identification remain under investigation.