Contents tagged with Starlink
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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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EU eyes Eutelsat's OneWeb as Starlink replacement in Ukraine
Reports from various media indicate that the Franco-British satellite services firm, Eutelsat, is in talks with the European Union to potentially replace Starlink in Ukraine with its OneWeb satellites. This development, reported by Reuters on Tuesday, March 4, points to the growing strategic alternatives considered in the region.
Eutelsat's stocks have soared, more than tripling in value over the past two days and adding over 1 billion euros to its market capitalization. “We are engaging in …
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Ukrainian Forces unfazed by potential Starlink shutdown
Amid growing concerns of a potential Starlink shutdown suggested by some Western media outlets, Ukrainian military officials emphasize their readiness to maintain stable communication on the battlefield. Military radio technology expert Serhii "Flash" Beskrestov highlighted that as early as the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine's defense forces were already establishing alternative communication channels.
These alternatives span from radio relay systems to fiber-optic …
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Ukrainian Military prepares for possible Starlink shutdown, seeks diversified solutions
The Ukrainian military has already faced connectivity issues with Starlink, particularly during naval drone operations targeting sites in Crimea, when the service inconveniently turned off mid-mission.
In light of this, Ukrainian Defense Forces are preparing for the possibility that Elon Musk may disable Starlink in Ukraine. Military expert Ivan Kyrychevskyi, from Defence Express, explained that the forces have experience maneuvering around such dilemmas, having faced similar disruptions …
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Kadyrov thanks Elon Musk for Starlink
Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov expressed appreciation towards American billionaire Elon Musk for his Starlink internet service. This came a day after Kadyrov claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had given him a Cybertruck. The message was posted on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, where he shared Musk's correspondence with journalist Seth Abramson. Abramson had critiqued Musk for gifting cars to high-ranking officials of an aggressive nation.
“Elon, don’t pay attention to ignorant and …
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Ukraine proposes a way for Musk to disconnect Russians from Starlink
Ukrainian Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said his ministry had proposed an algorithm to SpaceX designed to prevent Russian troops from using Starlink satellite communication systems without compromising the capabilities of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
"We looked at and analyzed the case that just happened in Israel when the conflict in Gaza escalated. We found the corresponding algorithm, proposed it to SpaceX, and we are now in clear communication about how to prevent such …
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Ukrainian intelligence: Russian troops are using Starlink systems in Ukraine
Russian forces in the occupied territories of Ukraine are using Starlink satellite communication systems, said Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence (GUR) confirming earlier media reports.
The GUR claims that the use of Starlink by the Russians has been confirmed through the interception of military communications. For instance, Starlink terminals have been installed in units such as the Russian 83rd Separate Guards Air Assault Brigade in the Donetsk region. …
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Kremlin: SpaceX satellites are a threat to Russia
Satellites of the Starlink system, which is being deployed by Elon Musk's SpaceX company, can be used for military purposes in the future, said the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin.
According to him, such spacecraft not only provide access to the Internet, but they are also able to control cruise missiles, special forces, spy networks and transmit directly into smartphones purely political content.
"Most likely anti-Russian, so that we could not sovereignly protect …