Russia Deploys Jammers and Camouflaged Cargo to Disrupt Starlink in Ukraine Conflict

Jamming devices installed by Russia near towns and military facilities, disrupting the Starlink systems operated ‌by Musk's SpaceX

Russian forces are trying to counter Ukrainian “mid-strike” drone attacks by camouflaging cargoes ⁠and installing powerful jamming systems to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system, Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots have said. Kyiv’s development of “mid-strike” drones that can hit targets dozens of kilometres behind front lines accurately and cheaply, and are often flown via Starlink, has transformed the war in Ukraine. In a concerted mid-strike campaign this year, Ukraine...

In an escalating conflict, Russia is ramping up its campaign to disrupt Ukraine's Starlink satellite internet capabilities, aiming to neutralize the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone strikes on its military assets. Utilizing advanced electronic warfare systems such as Volna-Kupol-Garant, Russian forces are successfully jamming Starlink connectivity in widespread regions. In response, Ukraine has begun targeting these electronic systems to restore vital communication channels.

Ukrainian commanders say Moscow is also disguising military supplies inside civilian vehicles and changing logistics routes to reduce the effectiveness of Kyiv's growing drone campaign. According to Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots who spoke to Reuters, Ukraine's development of so-called "mid-strike" drones has significantly altered the battlefield. These drones can accurately hit military targets located dozens of kilometres behind the front lines at relatively low cost.