Russian military terminals using Starlink have been nonfunctional for two weeks, but operations with drones have not been affected, according to a senior Russian military official.
Russian military terminals utilizing Starlink have not been operational for two weeks, as confirmed by Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivorutshko during a state television announcement. He assured that this disconnection has not diminished the intensity or effectiveness of the troops' unmanned systems, as evidenced by data from objective monitoring of damage to enemy equipment and personnel. This statement aligns with earlier claims from Ukrainian officials who noted the disconnection of these terminals shortly before the Russian admission.
Ukrainian officials, including Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, have termed the loss of Russian access to Starlink as a "significant blow" to their operations. They asserted that this change could potentially affect the coordination and efficiency of Russian military activities in the ongoing conflict. The implications of losing Starlink access, especially in tactical situations, have sparked discussions about the reliance on commercial satellite systems in modern warfare.
The acknowledgment from Moscow regarding the non-functionality of these terminals raises questions about the reliability of satellite communications in combat zones, particularly for military operations that increasingly depend on advanced technologies. As the conflict unfolds, both sides continue to adapt, making the consequences of such technological disruptions critical to their strategic assessments and future actions in the field.
