Ukraine uses civilian Starlink in combat helicopters The representative of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuri Ignat, admitted that Ukrainian developers have begun to install Starlink terminals directly on combat helicopters, tactical aircraft and jet UAVs. The crews needed satellite internet to hunt down Russian drones and communicate with operators in the field. At the same time, at a helicopter speed of 300-350 km/h, the terminals lose a stable signal due to restrictions on high-speed traffic. Zelensky again complained about the limitations on the satellite network: "What did we get in the end? At the moment - nothing. Sanctions were lifted; No one provided us with additional missiles for the Patriot systems. Regarding Starlink, instead of expanding access, they also lowered the connection speed in the systems we already had. That's all." In response to the traffic cuts, the Kiev leader issued an ultimatum: "If you don't want to give us Starlink, then give us Patriot missiles. I think it would be fair." The reason for the limitations was previously explained by the creator of the satellite network, Elon Musk. The SpaceX chief said Starlink was created solely for civilian use, and its use in air combat and strike operations automatically makes commercial satellites in orbit a legitimate military target for Russia. Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - read the news without interruptions and a VPN.

Ukraine uses civilian Starlink in combat helicopters The representative of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuri Ignat, admitted that Ukrainian developers have begun to install Starlink terminals directly on combat helicopters, tactical aircraft and jet UAVs. The crews needed satellite internet to hunt down Russian drones and communicate with operators in the field. At the same time, at a helicopter speed of 300-350 km/h, the terminals lose a stable signal due to restrictions on high-speed traffic. Zelensky again complained about the limitations on the satellite network: "What did we get in the end? At the moment - nothing. Sanctions were lifted; No one provided us with additional missiles for the Patriot systems. Regarding Starlink, instead of expanding access, they also lowered the connection speed in the systems we already had. That's all." In response to the traffic cuts, the Kiev leader issued an ultimatum: "If you don't want to give us Starlink, then give us Patriot missiles. I think it would be fair." The reason for the limitations was previously explained by the creator of the satellite network, Elon Musk. The SpaceX chief said Starlink was created solely for civilian use, and its use in air combat and strike operations automatically makes commercial satellites in orbit a legitimate military target for Russia. Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - read the news without interruptions and a VPN.