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The Starlink satellites Sent into space by Elon Musk’s SpaceX are helping Ukrainian military drones destroy Russian army tanks and vehicles, according to ‘The Times’.
A Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance specialist explained that Aerorozvidkathe elite drone unit, operates specially equipped devices with thermal cameras that can detect Russian vehicles at night.
These drones are also equipped with anti tank grenades they throw at their target. “If we use a drone with thermal vision at night, it must connect via Starlink with the person carrying artillery and select the targets,” explained the Ukrainian specialist to ‘The Times’.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated widespread power outageswhich requires anyone who wants to connect to the internet to use Musk’s Starlink satellites.
Last month, Musk sent Starlink terminals to Ukraine at the request of Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorovwho said that broadband internet service “keeps our cities connected and emergency services save lives” in case of interruptions.
Last week Fedorov posted on Twitter that Ukraine had received more Starlink stations. “A new batch of Starlink stations! While Russia blocks access to the Internet, Ukraine is increasingly opening up to the entire world. Ukraine is the truth. The truth always wins. Thank you @Elon Musk,” the Ukrainian politician wrote.
A new batch of Starlink stations! While Russia is blocking access to the Internet, Ukraine is becoming more open to the entire world. Ukraine is the truth. The truth always wins. Thank you, @elonmuskthe Government of Poland, and Orlen. pic.twitter.com/TP0kpn3rPS
— Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) March 18, 2022
Ukraine has also received equipment from European allies, Fedorov told ‘The Washington Post’ in an interview last Friday. “Link quality is excellent,” Fedorov said through a translator. “We are using thousands of terminals for new shipments that arrive every two days,” he added to the outlet through a Starlink connection from an undisclosed location.
Target of the attacks
As Russia stepped up its bombing raids on major cities, Musk and other experts warned that satellite signals could target Ukrainians. “Important warning: Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so the probability of being attacked is high,” the businessman tweeted earlier this month. “Use it with caution.”
Important warning: Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so probability of being targeted is high. Please use with caution.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2022
Musk has also engaged in Twitter disputes with Russian officials and Kremlin allies. Last week, he changed his Twitter handle to ‘Elona’ after a Chechen leader called him “sissy”.
Days earlier, Musk challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a one-on-one fight as Russia escalated its invasion, tweeting “Ukraine is at stake.”
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