Read previewRussia is using Starlink terminals in occupied parts of Ukraine, Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) has claimed.
Ukrainian intelligence confirmed that Russia is using Starlink after intercepting the radio communications of Russia’s 83rd Assault Brigade, which is operating near the towns of Klishchiivka and Andriivka in the Donetsk region.
Starlink said in a statement on Thursday that it does not do business with Russia's government or military.
A Starlink antenna covered with a camouflage net used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk region, December 2022.
NurPhoto / GettyMusk initially gave his full support to Ukraine when Russia first invaded, with SpaceX sending "thousands" of Starlink terminals to the country, but relations have since cooled.
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