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Gawkowski Blames Starlink Sabotage on Russia’s Hybrid Warfare

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski called the Starlink fire sabotage.
Gawkowski said the attack intended to disrupt Ukrainian military internet links.
He linked the sabotage to Russia's new hybrid-warfare doctrine.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said circumstances look bad and investigation continues.
Denmark's defence intelligence warned Russia may intensify hybrid attacks and strike NATO borders soon.

History

Historical Context

Russia’s 27 February 2014 annexation of Crimea deployed unmarked soldiers, seized communications and sparked a hybrid strategy that blended conventional force with cyber disruption of Ukrainian networks. The episode set a precedent for later attacks on NATO-adjacent infrastructure, such as the recent sabotage of a Starlink hub, prompting NATO members to harden cyber defenses.

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Story summary

Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski called the Starlink fire sabotage.
Gawkowski said the attack intended to disrupt Ukrainian military internet links.
He linked the sabotage to Russia's new hybrid-warfare doctrine.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said circumstances look bad and investigation continues.
Denmark's defence intelligence warned Russia may intensify hybrid attacks and strike NATO borders soon.

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