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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UKRAINE AND RUSSIA

Ukraine says Russia is using new satellite network for military communications

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Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia is using its Rassvet satellite network for military communications over Ukraine. It says the system is intended to help Russian strike drones navigate more accurately and resist jamming; the articles offer no independent confirmation of those claims.

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Why it matters

The reported use could affect the battlefield and the effectiveness of electronic jamming, though its scale and performance are not established in these reports. The U.S. link is indirect, through its security interests and support for Ukraine.