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

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
BBC Science Wednesday 14 October 2026, 19:52 UTC 1 min read
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It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" and there could be severe implications if Elon Musk's SpaceX keeps restricting access.

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" and there could be severe implications if Elon Musk's SpaceX keeps restricting access.
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