Ukrainian security services have detained a man in Dnipro suspected of illegally providing Starlink access to Russian forces. The man allegedly activated over 1,000 Starlink terminals at the behest of Russian operatives. This allowed Russia to utilize the satellite communication systems, potentially for military purposes. Starlink, normally used to provide internet access, could have been exploited for command, control, and reconnaissance. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is investigating the full extent of the operation and potential collaborators. The detention highlights concerns about maintaining the security of satellite infrastructure during the ongoing conflict. Further details regarding the suspect’s motivations and methods are currently being released by Ukrainian authorities.

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