Elon Musk's Starlink service has been crucial to Kiev's battlefield communications, but Ukrainian officials say Russian forces are also increasingly relying on the service during their nearly two-year offensive.
A Starlink satellite internet system is set up near the frontline town of Bakhmut, Donetsk, Ukraine on March 8, 2023. Photo: REUTERS
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released an audio recording it says shows two Russian soldiers discussing the purchase of equipment from Arab suppliers for around 200,000 rubles ($2,200) each.
“Russia is purchasing communications equipment, including Starlink satellite internet terminals, for use in the war from Arab countries,” the ministry said on Telegram.
On Monday, GUR spokesman Andriy Yusov said that Russian forces were purchasing the terminals through unspecified third countries.
Starlink said it does not do business with Russia or operate on Russian territory. The Kremlin said the terminals were not certified for use nor officially supplied to Russia and therefore cannot be used.
Mai Anh (according to Reuters)
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