Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone parts factory
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Poland's National Prosecution Office opened a terror investigation into a fire at the WB Electronics factory in Skarzysko-Kamienna. The facility supplies drone components to Polish and Ukrainian militaries. The Internal Security Agency is assisting police in the probe.
Key Facts
- The Polish National Prosecution Office announced the terror probe on Monday.
- The fire broke out shortly after midnight at the WB Electronics factory in Skarzysko-Kamienna, south of Warsaw.
- Firefighters spent two hours containing the blaze.
- WB Electronics manufactures FlyEye and Warmate drones used by the Ukrainian military.
- Poland's Internal Security Agency is assisting police with the investigation.
Investigation Launch
The Polish National Prosecution Office announced the launch of the investigation on Monday. The probe targets participation in activities of a foreign intelligence service directed against Poland and a terrorist offence involving deliberate arson with a flammable device. Poland's Internal Security Agency is assisting police with the investigation. An agency spokesman said no details have been released due to their specific and confidential nature.
Factory Fire
The WB Electronics factory in Skarzysko-Kamienna, south of Warsaw, caught fire shortly after midnight. Firefighters spent two hours containing the fire. The facility manufactures key components for drones supplied to the Polish and Ukrainian militaries. WB Electronics is one of Poland's largest private defence companies, producing loitering munitions, drones, fire-control systems and military communication tools.
Sabotage Context
Russia is widely suspected of running sabotage operations across Europe against facilities supplying Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in August that a Russian citizen was detained for allegedly planning an assassination in Warsaw. An unexploded drone was discovered at a German airport earlier in August. Poland has increased security expenditure and military capabilities due to fears of Russian attacks.
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Poland opens terror probe into fire at drone parts factory
