Poland Launches Terror Probe After Drone Factory Blaze

Police in Poland have launched a terror investigation following a blaze at a factory that builds parts for drones sent to Ukraine. The National Prosecution Office made this announcement on Monday, though they offered no immediate specifics. Russia faces heavy suspicion of running sabotage campaigns across Europe against sites supplying weapons to Kyiv as it fights its own invasion.

The official statement says the probe looks into "participation in the activities of a foreign intelligence service directed against the Republic of Poland and for a terrorist offence". That charge includes deliberately causing fire at the WB Electronics factory using a device loaded with flammable materials. The incident happened shortly after midnight at the Skarzysko-Kamienna plant located south of Warsaw. This facility makes key components for drones used by both Polish and Ukrainian militaries.

Firefighters worked for two hours to bring the flames under control. Officials confirmed the Internal Security Agency is helping police with the inquiry. A spokesman wrote on social media that no details are available yet "due to their specific and confidential nature." WB Electronics ranks among Poland's largest private defense firms. It builds loitering munitions, drones, fire-control systems, and military communication tools and platforms. The Ukrainian military relies on FlyEye and Warmate drones produced there or similar models from the region.

Other nations backing Ukraine have reported incidents they believe stem from Russian sabotage. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke to reporters in August about a Russian citizen detained for being recruited by Moscow's services to carry out an assassination attempt in Warsaw. An unexploded drone was also found at a German airport earlier that same month. Poland is pouring more money into security and military power because of fears over Russian attacks. WB Electronics remains a critical supplier to the Polish armed forces.