On 23 September 2026, a Starlink satellite internet terminal in the village of Wola Krobowska, Central Poland, was set on fire in a deliberate sabotage attack aimed at weakening the Ukrainian army's communications. Polish authorities suspect Russian involvement and have linked the attack to a Turkish organized crime group known as the 'Daltons', active in Germany and Europe, possibly acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services. Two Turkish nationals were arrested in Nürtingen, Germany, for their alleged participation. The Daltons are known for protection rackets and arms trafficking, and their leader was arrested in Russia in 2024 but allegedly protected by Russian authorities. German federal officials warned earlier in 2026 of Russia potentially employing organized crime groups for sabotage or assassination operations in Europe. This incident, with suspected use of crime syndicates as proxies, may indicate a shift in Russian hybrid warfare tactics.

On 23 September 2026, a Starlink satellite internet terminal in the village of Wola Krobowska, Central Poland, was set on fire in a deliberate sabotage attack aimed at weakening the Ukrainian army's communications. Polish authorities suspect Russian involvement and have linked the attack to a Turkish organized crime group known as the 'Daltons', active in Germany and Europe, possibly acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services. Two Turkish nationals were arrested in Nürtingen, Germany, for their alleged participation. The Daltons are known for protection rackets and arms trafficking, and their leader was arrested in Russia in 2024 but allegedly protected by Russian authorities. German federal officials warned earlier in 2026 of Russia potentially employing organized crime groups for sabotage or assassination operations in Europe. This incident, with suspected use of crime syndicates as proxies, may indicate a shift in Russian hybrid warfare tactics.