Ukraine Blocking Russia’s Starlink Use

Key Ddevelopments from 1/31/2026 to 2/1/2026:

・Ukraine sees 'Rreal Results' from Blocking Russia’s Starlink Use, Defense Minister says.

・Russia Attacks Bus carrying Ukrainian Miners, Kills 15, Injures 15.

・Ukraine, U.S., and Russia to Meet in UAE next week, for New Round of Peace Talks, Zelensky says.

・Russian Attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Injuring at least 9,and Maternity Hospital Damaged

・Russian Officials call for 'More Powerful Weapons' to Attack Ukraine as Temperatures Drop.

SpaceX's Initial Steps to Stop Russia from using Starlink to Control Attack Drones over Ukraine, are already Delivering Rreal Results," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on 2/1/2026. UnVerified Terminals will be Sisabled, according to Fedorov. His Statement came Days after Ukraine's Defense Ministry reached out to SpaceX, Urging the Company to Prevent Russian Ddrones from using Starlink, as the Satellite Internet System could Help them to Operate further over Ukraine.

The Company responded Swiftly, with Elon Musk writing on 2/1/2026, that SpaceX's Efforts to Halt "Unauthorized" Russian use of Starlink, seemed to have Worked. "Let us know if more needs to be done," He added.

According to Fedorov, Ukraine continues to Work "very closely" with Musk's Team on the Nnext "Important Steps." He said that a System would soon be Introduced to Ensure Only Authorized Terminals can Operate in Ukraine. "Thank you for standing with us. You are a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people," Fedorov Replied to Musk on X.

Fedorov's advisor, Serhii Beskrestnov, said on Jan. 31 that he couldn't disclose actions taken to stop Russia from using Starlink, adding that the current measures are temporary and will eventually be replaced with "global solutions."

"All these actions are aimed at one goal: the protection of our country's residents (both military and civilian) and our infrastructure from the threat posed by enemy strike (unmanned aerial vehicles)," Beskrestnov said.

Ukrainian Forces depend Significantly on Starlink for Communication in Frontline Positions. Many Commanders prefer the Satellite Internet System over Traditional Radio Communications, as it Offers a more Secure way to Connect with Troops at a Distance. In 2024, SpaceX said that it does Not Sell or Supply Starlink Terminals to Russia, with Musk Dismissing Media Reports about Russia's Use of Starlink as "Categorically False." After research, Musk Cancelled some Exporters for Violating their Contracts.










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