Officials in Lithuania have classified a fire at a Starlink facility as an act of sabotage. The incident did not cause serious damage to the satellite network. Authorities confirmed the finding following an investigation into the blaze.
The fire comes after similar incidents at Starlink sites in Bulgaria and Poland. Those events also involved the satellite internet provider. Officials have not yet named a suspect in the Lithuanian case.
Starlink provides critical internet connectivity for Ukraine’s armed forces. The service supports military communications on the front lines. Its terminals have become a key defense tool in the ongoing war.
The network’s resilience limited the impact of the Lithuanian fire. Service continued without major disruption. Engineers restored full operations quickly after the incident.
Sabotage cases targeting telecommunications infrastructure have increased across Eastern Europe. Security services are monitoring facilities linked to Ukraine’s defense. The pattern of incidents has raised concerns among NATO members.
Starlink operates thousands of low-orbit satellites to deliver broadband globally. Its architecture makes the network difficult to disable through physical attacks. Ground stations remain potential targets for disruption.
Lithuanian authorities are cooperating with regional partners on the investigation. No further details on the damage or motive have been released. Security at related sites has been increased as a precaution.
