Ukraine relies on Starlink for its drone war. Russia appears to be bypassing sanctions to use the devices too | CNN
Ukrainian troops experience connectivity issues with Starlink internet service, as Russians are observed utilizing it despite US sanctions.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Ukrainian frontline troops are experiencing connectivity issues with the Starlink internet service, owned by Elon Musk, which is crucial for operating Kyiv’s attack drones. They have reported a decrease in connection speeds and have observed an increase in Russian utilization of the service, despite US sanctions prohibiting such usage. Ukrainian officials are working to address this issue, seeking to restrict Russian access while maintaining service for Ukrainian forces. Concerns have been raised about potential Russian hacking of communications and the need for improved oversight. Democrats in the US Congressional Oversight Committee have requested a briefing on Russian use of Starlink and expressed worries about possible sanctions violations.