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Ukraine: Russian Starlink Terminals Deactivated, Disrupting Moscow's Assaults

  • Ukraine announced the deactivation of Starlink internet terminals used by Russian forces on the battlefield.
  • Ukrainian officials described the deactivation as a "disaster" for Moscow, disrupting assault operations in many areas.
  • Russia reportedly used thousands of Starlink terminals, making their communications mobile and difficult to disrupt.
  • Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed that Russian terminals have been blocked, with a "white list" of Ukrainian terminals working.
  • Elon Musk's SpaceX, which operates Starlink, had previously indicated efforts to stop unauthorized use by Russia.

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