Germany detains two citizens accused of Starlink arson in Bulgaria

Germany detains two citizens accused of Starlink arson in Bulgaria
Germany detains two citizens accused of Starlink arson in Bulgaria

German police identified and detained two young citizens suspected of committing a criminal offence on Bulgarian territory. The men, suspected of setting fire to Starlink satellite communication antennas, were remanded in custody in the city of Duisburg.

Details of the incident near Sofia

According to data cited by the publication Bild, the incident occurred on the evening of 9 October. The suspects, Islam Z. and Baytullah T., entered Bulgaria from Serbia in a car with German number plates. At a site located south of the capital, Sofia, they set fire to eight antennas.

A total of 18 such devices were installed in this area. As a result of the fire, three antennas were completely burnt out, while five others sustained varying degrees of damage.

Search progress and court rulings

After the crime was committed, both men were placed on an international wanted list. They were detained on Friday in Duisburg, Germany. Following the completion of detention procedures, the suspects were brought before a court.

The suspects face a sentence of imprisonment ranging from three to twelve years. Available sources do not disclose the specific motives for the arson or other circumstances of the case.

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