They thought that Starlink would be always available.
— Moon of Alabama (@MoonofA) October 7, 2022
Too bad that the Russians know a bit about electromagnetic warfare.
Without Starlink Ukraine's command and control of its forces ceases to exist. https://t.co/FuWfXDjOs5
Endgadget: Frontline Ukraine troops are reportedly enduring Starlink outages
The lack of internet access is said to be hampering efforts to drive back Russian forces.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly been dealing with Starlink outages as they try to take back Russian-occupied areas.
Some of the outages, which are said to have caused a severe loss of communication over the last several weeks, occurred as troops broke through the frontline into territory controlled by Russia as well as during battles, a Ukraine government official told The Financial Times.
The cause of the apparent outages are not yet known. Engadget has contacted Starlink owner SpaceX for comment.
Starlink outages were reported in the four regions that Russia annexed last month following referendums, the legitimacy of which have been disputed.
As the Financial Times notes, there's a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive in those areas.
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Update: Ukrainian forces report Starlink outages throughout push in opposition to Russia (Businesslend)
WNU Editor: This internet network is vital for Ukraine's military.
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