Poland is investigating a possible Russian connection to two fires at industrial facilities
Polish law enforcement and intelligence agencies are investigating the possibility of Russian sabotage following two large-scale fires at defense industry facilities that occurred on August 30.
The first fire broke out at WB Electronics in Skarżysko-Kamienna, a company that manufactures drones. Polish Deputy Interior Minister Czesław Mrócek stated that the circumstances may indicate arson.
Surveillance cameras captured an unknown individual who entered the facility’s premises. The suspect was wearing a mask.
Police, firefighters, and personnel from the Internal Security Agency and the Military Counterintelligence Service were on the scene. The damage from the fire is preliminarily estimated at at least 15 million zloty—more than €3.5 million.
The prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal investigation on suspicion of collaboration with foreign intelligence and arson. However, no suspects have been identified at this time.
Another large-scale fire occurred on the same day in Lublin at the JFG Composites facility, which manufactures aircraft components. The fire engulfed approximately 2,000 square meters of production and warehouse space. About 60 firefighters battled the blaze for seven hours, and the damage is estimated at approximately €5 million.
In Lublin, the prosecutor’s office has also launched an investigation but has not yet confirmed the theory of arson. Investigators are considering all possible causes—from arson to a technical malfunction or spontaneous combustion.
Polish authorities emphasize that no link has yet been established between the two fires. At the same time, following the incidents, the country plans to strengthen security at strategic defense industry facilities.
Source: RMF24, Polish National Prosecutor’s Office.
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