Third suspect arrested in Germany over Starlink sabotage; FM cites Russian pattern
German authorities arrested a third suspect linked to the sabotage of a Polish Starlink station, part of a series of incidents. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated 'We are in the crosshairs of Russia,' attributing the pattern to Russian hybrid warfare. The arrests signal an active investigation, but attribution remains partly inferred from the pattern of incidents.
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Starlink Sabotage & Polish Assassination Plots: Russian Hybrid Warfare Escalates
Multiple European nations are experiencing an escalation in suspected Russian hybrid warfare operations. German authorities have arrested three individuals, including two Turkish nationals, in connection with an arson attack on a Starlink ground station in Poland, which Polish officials attribute to Russian intelligence services. Concurrently, Polish authorities have foiled an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Tusk and the Defense Minister, with Moscow suspected of involvement.