Russia jams Starlink to counter Ukraine's mid-strike drones

To counter Ukraine's "mid-strike" drone operations, Russian forces are utilizing advanced jamming technologies to interfere with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet. Reports from Ukrainian drone pilots and commanders indicate that Russia is disguising supplies and setting up electronic jamming equipment close to military sites and towns, some of which can obstruct Starlink connections. Ukraine's mid-strike drones, frequently controlled through Starlink, have significantly altered the conflict by successfully targeting locations well behind the front lines. This year, Ukraine has launched attacks on supply routes, fuel depots, air-defense systems, and command posts, impacting Russian logistics and leading to fuel shortages in occupied Crimea. Four drone operators who spoke with a Reuters team at Ukraine's 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment in Zaporizhzhia detailed various tactics, including concealing cargo in civilian vehicles and deploying sophisticated jammers.