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Putin's Starlink-style network sparks alarm in Ukraine
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia is rapidly deploying the Rassvet satellite internet network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, aiming to expand its constellation from 16 active satellites to 924 by 2035. Ukraine continues to leverage Starlink for drone operations and communications and is developing countermeasures against the full deployment of Rassvet.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 3 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.
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Russian satellite internet expansion means your access to Ukraine's military and communication tech market will face new competition and disruption. You need to prepare for rapid shifts in connectivity requirements and seek partnerships before Rassvet scales up.
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3 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 15 Aug 2026
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