Lithuania Suspects Russia After Attack on Starlink Equipment

Lithuania's prime minister has accused Russia of attempting to burn down a facility storing Starlink satellite communications equipment, describing it as part of Moscow's alleged "hybrid war" against Europe. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. last night when incendiary liquids and containers ranging from three to ten liters were found near the site.

Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that the attempt to set fire to the Lithuanian company, which houses Starlink communications equipment, had failed due to heightened security measures. The prime minister claimed that this act resembles similar sabotage attempts observed across Europe and emphasized that it is likely the Russian side behind the incident.

Lithuanian authorities have launched an investigation into the attempted arson attack. Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has been crucial for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, providing satellite connectivity for military communications when regular networks are compromised. Ukrainian officials have recently reported disruptions to Starlink services, with President Zelenskyy suggesting the disruption was intentional, an allegation that has been denied by the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.