Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say

[Nevilledog]

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2024/02/russia-using-spacexs-starlink-satellite-devices-ukraine-sources-say/394080/

Russian forces appear to be using SpaceX’s Starlink communications service inside Ukraine, suggesting that a company celebrated for helping the defenders is now also aiding the invaders.

Ukrainian troops first detected Russia’s frontline use of the satellite-connected devices several months ago, according to one Ukrainian source. A second Ukrainian source confirmed the use of Starlink, and added that its usage appeared to be increasing. Both sources were granted anonymity to discuss topics that they were not authorized to discuss.

Right now, Russian forces appear to be using tens of Starlink terminals across the long front, the first Ukrainian source said.

“When they have hundreds, it’ll be hard for us to live,” the first Ukrainian source said.

Russia’s use of Starlink compounds the problems faced by the Ukrainian military, which is already severely short of munitions. Ukrainian artillery units, for example, are firing around 2,000 shells per day, barely a fifth as many as their Russian counterparts.

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[BootinUp]

1. I am sooooooo not shocked. nt

[RockRaven]

2. Anyone surprised by this?

[Igel]

8. The link is far more nuanced than the excerpt.

Worth a quick read to point to where the conduct of conflicts is heading rather quickly.

[applegrove]

9. Bookmarking for later read. Thanks

[applegrove]

10. You are correct. Deleted my post. I read the first 4 paragraphs but

not the rest of the story.

[applegrove]

4. Found on Mastodon:

https://newsie.social/@Tendar/111907326812552050

[2naSalit]

5. I've suspected that...

For over a year now. The rat cannot be trusted with anything.

[Johonny]

6. Musk needs someone to use the stupid thing

Because I don’t think it's exactly caught fire with consumers, unlike his cars.

[Kid Berwyn]

7. Milo Minderbinder Musk

Flies into danger to make a profit.

[Stinky The Clown]

11. We need to find another way into space other than this motherfucker