Eleven Starlink antennas providing connectivity for Ukraine set on fire in Bulgaria

Arson attack on satellite communication infrastructure

Sabotage was carried out against communication infrastructure in Bulgaria: unknown individuals set fire to 11 Starlink system antennas. This equipment provided connectivity, including for Ukraine's needs. The total number of antennas at this facility was 17.

Incident details and political reaction

Information about the incident was released by Ivaylo Mirchev, a representative of the "Yes, Bulgaria" party. According to him, the perpetrators were two individuals whose faces were hidden by masks. The incident occurred on secured territory located near the country's capital, Sofia.

Mirchev accused the authorities of attempting to hush up this case. He also criticised the security services for failing to prevent the sabotage.