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Russia claims strikes destroyed 25% of Ukraine's internet
Original: Russia says strikes destroyed 25% of Ukraine's internet, Starlink facilities
Russia says its strikes have destroyed around 25% of Ukraine's internet infrastructure as well as facilities used by Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service that Ukraine relies on for battlefield and civilian communications. Ukraine has not confirmed the claim, and the full extent of the damage remains unclear. The assertion highlights how communications networks have become a direct target as the war grinds on.
Why now: The claim points to escalating attacks on critical communications infrastructure in the war, raising questions about Ukraine's connectivity and its reliance on Starlink.
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- Russia says strikes destroyed 25% of Ukraine's internet, Starlink facilities · chinadailyasia.com
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