Russian military commanders complain about massive Starlink outages and loss of communication with drones
Russian military units record interruptions in satellite internet service Starlink, This significantly complicates the use of drones and the coordination of combat operations. This is reported by Russian military bloggers and army-related information resources.
According to them, massive terminal outages lead to the loss of stable communication between equipment, drone operators and units on the battlefield.
How Starlink was used at the frontline
The Russian military had previously used satellite terminals to obtain an Internet connection directly in the combat zone. Video from reconnaissance drones was transmitted through this channel in real time.
In particular, broadcasting from drones was allowed:
quickly identify targets
adjust artillery and tank fire
coordinate the actions of the divisions
The loss of such a communication channel actually returns the control of hostilities to less technological methods, as Russian sources themselves admit.
Why blackouts are critical for the Russian army
Modern warfare depends heavily on the rapid exchange of data. Without a stable satellite internet connection, intelligence efficiency is reduced, decision-making is slowed down, and the risk of mistakes in fire is increased.
Analysts note that any disruption to the digital infrastructure directly affects the situation on the battlefield, especially in a war where drones play a key role.
Context.
Starlink remains one of the most important technologies in modern warfare, providing satellite communications where ground infrastructure is destroyed or absent.
Any changes in the availability of this system could have strategic implications for both sides of the conflict and affect the pace of hostilities.
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