Russia is attempting to disrupt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukrainian drone commanders and pilots have reported that Russian forces are using jamming devices to block connections used to pilot the drones.
Ukrainian Drone Campaign
Ukraine’s development of mid-strike drones that can hit targets dozens of kilometers behind front lines has transformed the war in Ukraine. The drones are often flown via Starlink, which allows a pilot to remotely communicate with a drone. However, Russia is now developing ways to counter the mid-range strikes, including the use of sophisticated electronic jamming devices.
Russia’s methods to protect fuel and other military supplies range from hiding shipments in civilian vehicles to using jamming devices to block connections used to pilot the drones. The jamming devices have been installed near towns and military facilities, including some that can disrupt the Starlink systems operated by Musk’s SpaceX.
Countermeasures
Ukrainian drone crews are taking steps to counter the Russian jamming devices. The 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment has taken part in operations to hit two of the jamming systems, including one that was struck several hours after being detected in a joint mission with the SBU security service.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
