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"Russian Forces Acquiring Starlink Satellite Units Amid Ukraine Conflict"
Russian forces are reportedly purchasing Starlink satellite internet terminals from Arab countries for use on the battlefield, with Ukraine's military spy agency claiming that Russian troops are increasingly relying on the Elon Musk-owned service during their invasion. Ukrainian officials released an audio intercept of two Russian soldiers discussing buying the units, and it's believed that Russian agents are using intermediaries in Dubai to obtain the terminals. While Starlink has stated that it does not do business with Russia or operate on Russian territory, Ukrainian military intelligence has recorded cases of Russian occupiers using the devices, with some speculating that Russian forces may have spoofed or stolen the terminals from Ukrainian areas.
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Ukraine Establishes Specialized Drone Warfare Division in Armed Forces
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"Ukraine's Army Chief Prepares for Declining Support and Embraces Technology for Victory"
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Ukraine's Drone Warfare Escalates in Conflict with Russia
In the ongoing war in Ukraine, both Russian and Ukrainian forces are increasingly using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and drones to surveil and attack each other. Aerial drones have been employed to monitor the battlefield and carry out attacks, while UGVs are being used for logistics, evacuation, and combat-related tasks. The conflict has seen a rise in incidents where unsophisticated robots have been used against each other, with small robots being fitted with jamming technology to counter drones. Both sides are actively developing and deploying these robotic technologies in the conflict.
"Ukraine's Defense Ministry and Allies Address Drone Challenges and Long-Term Support"
Russian official Dmitry Rogozin has expressed concern over Ukrainian "gamers" using first-person-view (FPV) drones in the ongoing conflict, stating that the drones are becoming a new type of artillery. Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the effectiveness of FPV drones, which have been used to target Russian hardware. The use of FPV drones has become a game-changer on the Ukrainian battlefield, prompting concerns from Russian officials about the need to counter this emerging threat.
"Drone Warfare Escalates: Ukraine's Tactics Against Russian Forces Revealed"
Russian forces in Ukraine have deployed Silok radio-jammers to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations, but Ukrainian forces have managed to destroy several Siloks using drones. This ironic turn of events adds to a list of similar operations, highlighting the limitations of Russian electronic warfare in actual combat. The Silok jammers, designed to detect and jam drones' radio links, have proven ineffective against Ukrainian drone attacks, possibly due to frequency changes and the jammers' lack of sensitivity and power.