Russia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv says Reuters
Russia using own version of Starlink for military comms over Ukraine, Kyiv says - Reuters
In short
Ukrainian authorities disclosed that Russian forces are relying on an equivalent to the Starlink network to maintain military communications. This network is actively deployed to sustain tactical operations throughout the ongoing conflict. However, officials stated that additional details concerning the technical specifications and operational limits of the setup are not yet available.
Key points
- Russian forces have introduced an alternative satellite network to support their military…: Russian forces have introduced an alternative satellite network to support their military communications across Ukraine.
- Deployment of this satellite communication system is actively targeted at reinforcing ong…: Deployment of this satellite communication system is actively targeted at reinforcing ongoing Russian operational objectives.
- Full details concerning the scope and technical capacities of the network remain publicly…: Full details concerning the scope and technical capacities of the network remain publicly undisclosed by Kyiv.