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Elon Musk's Starlink is turning the tide of the Ukraine War in favour of Russia

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bne IntelliNews

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October 15, 2024

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Russian troops have significantly improved operational coordination and efficiency due to the proliferation of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system, The Washington Post has reported..."Before, the Russians couldn't control some of their movements, manoeuvres, artillery, infantry," one quoted officer said, highlighting that when Ukraine intercepted Russian radio transmissions, they frequently observed soldiers providing incomplete or incorrect information to their commanders. The implications of Starlink's use are particularly evident in a number of high-profile military engagements, such as the recent fall of Vuhledar. An officer from the 72nd Mechanised Brigade, which has been defending the Vuhledar area since 2022, told The Washington Post that the communication capabilities offered by Starlink have played a crucial role in facilitating Russian advances. This advantage is compounded by challenges such as manpower shortages on the Ukrainian side...US initiatives aimed at deactivating terminals based on geographical location risk disrupting communications for Ukrainian troops who rely on Starlink. Experts suggest that a more effective approach could involve collecting identifiers of authorised terminals and collaborating with SpaceX to block unauthorised access.

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