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

BBC News · World

Published 15 Oct 2026, 6:52 am·1 d ago·1 min read

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

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