"SpaceX has taken steps to block unauthorized use of its Starlink satellite internet network, a move Ukrainian officials stated is already disrupting Russian military communications. Russian units lose a key communications tool As per a report from The Guardian, Ukrainian defense officials have confirmed that Starlink terminals believed to be used by Russian troops were recently disabled after coordination with SpaceX. The move reportedly affected frontline communications and drone operations, especially in areas where traditional military radios are unreliable or easily jammed."
"For months, Russian units had relied on large numbers of illicitly obtained Starlink terminals to stay connected along the front. The satellite internet service allowed faster coordination and more precise drone use for Russian forces. Several Russian military bloggers close to frontline units have acknowledged the impact of the Starlink shutdown, with some describing sudden connectivity problems in the satellite internet service."
SpaceX coordinated with Ukrainian officials to disable Starlink terminals believed to be used by Russian troops, causing disruptions to frontline communications and drone operations. Russian units had relied on illicitly obtained Starlink terminals to maintain faster coordination and more precise drone control along the front. The shutdown produced sudden connectivity problems reported by Russian military bloggers near frontline units. Russia lacks a comparable low-Earth-orbit satellite internet alternative; state-linked systems rely mainly on geostationary satellites that are slower, offer uneven coverage, and provide much lower data capacity. Ground alternatives take longer to deploy and are inadequate for fast-moving units.
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