SpaceX is trying to counter Russian attempts to block Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine. In this respect social networks (formerly Twitter) wrote American entrepreneur Elon Musk.
“SpaceX is expending significant resources to counter Russian interception efforts. “This is a serious problem,” he wrote.
According to Musk, Russia is successfully trying to suppress all communication systems except Starlink in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukrainian troops have been actively using the Starlink satellite communications system in combat operations. But lately, more and more reports have been emerging about the Russian military’s successful attempts to suppress Starlink.
So, on May 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine it didn’t work Starlink terminals, which provide them with satellite internet and communications, became one of the surprise factors in Russia’s offensive in the Kharkov region.
May 24 New York Times WroteHe said Russian soldiers regularly disrupted the Starlink satellite network in Ukraine, which could lead to a tactical change in the armed conflict.
Formerly in electronic warfare forces statedThe defense industry allows Starlink terminals in SVO to be included in the target list.