Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

14-10-2026 21:52 via bbc.co.uk

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

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