Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the creation of a low-orbit satellite system in the country, which will enable the control of the latest heavy combat drones. He also confirmed that the number of Russian troops on the front line exceeds 700,000. The fight against unmanned aerial vehicles remains a priority, for which bureaucratic procedures have been streamlined as much as possible.
- Russia is developing a low-Earth orbit satellite system for drone control.
- Putin has stated that the Russian equivalent of Starlink will be every bit as good as the American version.
- The number of Russian troops on the front line is “allegedly” over 700,000.
- Combating Ukrainian drones is a priority for Russia.
The latest satellite system for combat drones
President of Russia Vladimir Putin spoke about the active development of a dedicated constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to control heavy combat drones. According to him, this system is similar to the American Starlink and will enable the monitoring of drone movements over long distances, as well as communication in areas without other network connections. Putin assured that Russian equivalent will be on a par with the American one.
The number of Russian troops on the front line
The Russian President has stated that the number of Russian troops on the front line in the area of the special military operation exceeds 700,000. This highlights the scale of the forces deployed at the front and underscores the intensity of the fighting.
Putin mentioned the problem caused by Ukrainian drones, comparing them to flies hovering over the heads of Russian soldiers. He emphasised that awareness of this threat is crucial and that commanders have a clear understanding of the challenges involved in countering drones.
Prioritising the fight against drones
Countering unmanned aerial vehicles has become one of the most important tasks currently being tackled by Russian industry in collaboration with «skilled craftsmen across the country». Putin noted that the authorities have simplified and expedited bureaucratic procedures for decision-making in this area as much as possible in order to effectively counter threats.
A meeting with infantrymen on Russia Day
Putin held a meeting with assault infantrymen who, in his words, «put an end» to any fighting and bring military conflicts to a close. The President asked the military to openly share their assessments of the situation at the front and to express their suggestions on how to improve the effectiveness of combat operations.
