Poland Launches Terrorism Investigation Following Suspicious Fire at Ukrainian Drone Parts Factory

Poland has officially initiated a terrorism investigation following a suspicious fire at a facility that supplies crucial parts for drones used by Ukraine. The announcement was made on Monday by the Polish National Prosecution Office.

While specific details remain scarce, Russia is widely suspected of orchestrating sabotage operations across Europe targeting facilities that supply Ukraine during its defense against Moscow's invasion.

According to the official statement from the prosecution, the investigation focuses on "participation in the activities of a foreign intelligence service directed against the Republic of Poland and for a terrorist offence, consisting of deliberately causing a fire on the premises of the WB Electronics factory using a device containing flammable materials."

The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the WB Electronics factory, situated in Skarzysko-Kamienna, south of Warsaw. The plant manufactures essential components for drones supplied to both the Polish and Ukrainian militaries. Firefighters required two hours to fully contain the blaze.

Authorities confirmed that the country's Internal Security Agency is currently assisting local police with the ongoing inquiry. A spokesperson for the agency stated on social media that further details cannot be publicly released "due to their specific and confidential nature."

As one of Poland’s largest private defense companies, WB Electronics produces loitering munitions, drones, fire-control systems, and military-grade communication tools and platforms. Among its output, the Ukrainian military actively utilizes the FlyEye and Warmate drones.

This event follows several other reported incidents in European nations supporting Ukraine, which are increasingly believed to be Russian sabotage operations. In August, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk informed reporters about the detention of a Russian citizen "who had been recruited by Russian services to carry out assassination in Warsaw." Additionally, an unexploded drone was discovered at a German airport earlier that same month.

Driven by growing concerns over potential Russian attacks, Poland continues to heighten its overall security expenditure and military capabilities, with WB Electronics remaining a vital supplier to the Polish military.