Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports Starlink shutdown within Russian forces, no good alternatives found

Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) is recording the shutdown of Starlink satellite communication terminals within Russian forces along the entire line of contact. Attempts to find alternatives are currently failing.

Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Details: Intelligence officers released intercepted conversations in which the Russians complained about the quality of Russian alternatives, particularly the satellite terminals of Gazprom Space Systems.

According to Russian soldiers, using these systems in combat conditions is practically impossible due to poor connection quality.

DIU reports that Gazprom terminals do not provide stable video relay to command posts.

The Gazprom terminals operate via the Yamal satellite series, five of which are in geostationary orbit.

Quote from DIU: "This number is insufficient to fully cover the entire front line, as the satellite capacity of this group is primarily used to service subscribers within the Russian Federation.

Since 23 February 2024, the operating company has been under international sanctions.

The stoppage of Starlink services among the occupiers has already caused serious problems with unit coordination, logistics, and the operation of unmanned systems of various types – from ground to aerial."

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