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- Russia still using black market Starlink terminals on its drones . . .
In its war with the Ukraine, it appears Russia is still managing to obtain black market Starlink mini-terminals for use on its drones, despite an effort since 2024 to block access According to Defense Express on November 30, imagery has emerged showing what appears to be a Russian “Molniya”-type drone fitted with a mini-Starlink unit, reportedly observed near the Pokrovsk sector in
- Russia Evades Starlink Bans with Black Market Drone Terminals in Ukraine
Russian forces in Ukraine persist in using black market Starlink terminals on drones like the Molniya, enhancing range and lethality despite SpaceX's geofencing and U S crackdowns Illicit supply chains through regions like Sudan evade controls, highlighting challenges in regulating dual-use tech in modern warfare This raises ethical and geopolitical concerns
- Russia’s War Drones Still Using Starlink Despite Pentagon . . .
Earlier, The Washington Post reported that Russian forces were acquiring Starlink terminals through black‑market channels, using them to coordinate assaults and improve artillery accuracy Despite US sanctions, Russian units gained access to real‑time battlefield data via drones, and the gray market for terminals continued to expand
- Report details how Russia obtains Starlink terminals for war in Ukraine
A report published today describes how Russia obtained Starlink terminals for its war in Ukraine despite US sanctions and SpaceX’s insistence that Russia hasn’t bought the terminals either
- Russias illegal use of Starlink terminals hastened fall of Vuhledar . . .
Russian forces are using black-market Starlink internet terminals en masse on the front lines in Ukraine, contributing to territorial gains, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Oct 12
- Russia’s Black Market Starlink Access Boosts Military Edge in Ukraine
Russian forces have gained a critical technological advantage in their offensive against Ukraine by utilising illicit Starlink terminals to access satellite internet, according to The Washington Post
- Thriving Russia Black Market for Elon Musks Starlink Terminals: WSJ . . .
Starlink terminals are being sold, shipped, and used in occupied Ukraine through a complex black market that also stretches as far as Sudan, The Wall Street Journal reported
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