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Iran
OPINION: Battle for the Airwaves: Satellite Communications and Iran’s Lessons for Ukraine
The beginning of 2026 was marked by shifts in global security architecture that resonated far beyond nuclear test sites or UN assembly halls. Their epicenter shifted to the airwaves over Tehran.
Feb. 19, 2026
Russia
‘Gazprom Terminal Is F**king Shit’: Russians React to Starlink Shutdown Along Front Line
Russian troops across the front report losing Starlink, calling Russia’s “Gazprom” terminals “f**king shit” that “can’t handle video.”
Feb. 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Forces Press Local Counterattacks as Russian Assaults Slow After Starlink Cutoff
The operations are tactical rather than strategic in scope, analysts say, aimed at restoring frontline cohesion and capitalizing on weakened Russian command-and-control systems.
Feb. 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Why Is Starlink Now Off-Limits to Russian Troops in Ukraine – and What Comes Next?
Russian troops on Ukrainian territory can no longer use the vital communications technology offered by Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. Europe’s press looks at the causes and consequences.
Feb. 12, 2026
Telegram
‘We’ll Have to Use Carrier Pigeons’: Russian Troops in Chaos as Telegram, Starlink Cut Off
Russian soldiers face a communications blackout after Telegram is throttled and Starlink terminals are disabled. Russian volunteers slam authorities for sabotaging operations.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Military Rushes Satellite Internet Terminals to Front After Communications Collapse
Moscow had grown dependent on thousands of illicit Starlink terminals smuggled into Russia, frequently via Central Asia, to maintain connectivity among units deployed along the front line.
Feb. 9, 2026
Poland
‘Better Late Than Never’ Says Sikorski After Musk Blocks Russia’s Starlink Access
Russian military bloggers said units lost Starlink battlefield internet, some claiming up to 90% affected. Ukraine’s General Staff reported a sharp drop in Russian assaults.
Feb. 6, 2026
Drones
Russian Forces ‘Destroying Themselves’ as Starlink Shutdown Sparks Friendly Fire – Atesh Partisans
The Atesh partisan movement said Russian units in both eastern and southern Ukraine are struggling to communicate after losing access to Starlink, leaving commanders unable to control their troops.
Feb. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine to Allow Only Registered Starlink Terminals Under New ‘White List’ Rule
Only verified and registered Starlink terminals will be allowed to operate in Ukraine under new rules aimed at countering Russian drone use, according to the defense minister.
Feb. 2, 2026
Drones
Ukraine Introduces Starlink Verification to Counter Russian Drone Attacks
Instructions for Ukrainian users to register their Starlink terminals for verification will be published in the coming days. Terminals that fail verification will be disconnected.
Feb. 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Uses Starlink to Extend Drone Strikes Deep Into Ukraine
Experts warn that Russia’s reliance on Starlink-equipped drones is designed to overcome Ukrainian electronic warfare and exploit gaps in air defenses.
Jan. 28, 2026
War in Ukraine
Musk Calls Sikorski ‘Drooling Imbecile’ in Starlink War Row
Elon Musk insulted Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski after he shared an ISW report showing Russian drones using Starlink in Ukraine.
Jan. 28, 2026
Russia
More Russian Drones Spotted with Starlink
After initial reports of Starlink satellite terminals being mounted on Russia’s Molniya drones to extend their range, additional drone models have also been spotted with the devices.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Troops Strap Starlink Terminals to Horses as Russian Cavalry Makes ‘Historic’ Return
Videos circulating online appear to show Russian forces mounting Starlink satellite terminals on horses, as Moscow increasingly turns to animals for logistics and battlefield connectivity in Ukraine.
Jan. 8, 2026
Ukraine
The Starlink-Kyivstar Direct-To-Cell Service Will Help Ukraine’s War Effort
In Ukraine, as Russia targets the power grid in the hopes of demoralizing the civilian population into submission, greater connectivity will help soldiers and civilians alike.
Dec. 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Carrier Kyivstar Launches Europe’s First Starlink Direct to Cell Service
The service’s testing, launched Monday, lets subscribers of Kyivstar send and receive SMS through SpaceX’s Starlink network amid blackouts caused by Russian attacks.
Nov. 25, 2025