Russian forces have obtained Starlink terminals through a black market, enhancing their battlefield coordination, drone operations, and artillery accuracy in Ukraine.
Starlink on Shahed UAVs suggests Russia’s potentially enhanced ability to control long-range attack drones for reconnaissance, escalating security risks for Ukraine.
Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids
Elon Musk asserted that Russian forces successfully disabled every communication system in Ukraine, except Starlink, which continues to operate despite Russian interference efforts.
Despite ongoing challenges, the Pentagon and SpaceX have "wrapped their heads around" and found solutions to prevent Russia from exploiting Starlink's commercial communications system.
Poland will continue paying for subscriptions of over 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine, ensuring communication and internet access, Ukraine's digital minister says.
US House Democrats have initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's SpaceX regarding the alleged use of Starlink terminals by Russian troops in Ukraine, citing "a serious threat to Ukraine’s security, Ukrainian lives, and US national security.”
Despite Elon Musk's denial of direct or indirect sales to Russia, intercepted conversations point to possible acquisition of SpaceX's Starlink terminals from Arab countries by the Russian military.
Radio interceptions reveal invaders installed Starlink devices to enable internet access for units like Russia’s 83rd Airborne Assault Brigade operating near Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka in Donetsk Oblast.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks an investigation into SpaceX's actions, as Elon Musk admits to blocking Ukraine's Starlink satellite access, which thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet.