Bulgaria Probes Possible Sabotage of Starlink Antennas Near Sofia
Bulgarian authorities are investigating a suspected attack on Starlink antennas at a classified facility near Sofia, with sabotage under discussion. The incident is still under investigation, and the extent of damage or operational impact remains unclear. This marks a potential escalation in hybrid threats against critical communications infrastructure in NATO's eastern flank.
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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.