Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated
Ukraine has successfully recaptured 400 square kilometers of territory following the deactivation of Russian Starlink terminals. This action was facilitated by a collaboration between SpaceX and Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, targeting unauthorized terminals used by Russian forces. The loss of these terminals severely impacted Russian military communication and coordination on the battlefield.
- ▪Starting February 4, 2026, thousands of Starlink terminals operated by Russian forces were deactivated.
- ▪Ukraine recaptured approximately 400 square kilometers of territory, including eight settlements in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
- ▪The deactivation of terminals was a result of a collaboration between SpaceX and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.
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Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated SpaceX collaborated with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to shut down thousands of unauthorized terminals, degrading Russian command and control at a critical moment. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 22, 2026 (function () { var s = document.currentScript; var wrapper = s && s.closest ? s.closest('.cb-sevioads-inarticle') : null; var inMobile = wrapper && wrapper.closest('#mobile-articles'); var inDesktop = wrapper && wrapper.closest('#desktop-articles'); if (inMobile || inDesktop) { var isDesktopVp = window.matchMedia('(min-width: 768px)').matches; var matches = (inMobile && !isDesktopVp) || (inDesktop && isDesktopVp); if (!matches) { var sevioDiv = wrapper.querySelector('.sevioads'); if…
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