Ukraine nets 10,000 additional Starlink terminals, claims funding issues are 'resolved'
Ukraine nets 10,000 additional Starlink terminals, claims funding issues are ‘resolved’Elon Musk said that SpaceX couldn’t fund Ukraine’s critical satellite internet services “indefinitely.” Now, several European governments are allegedly footing the bill.Starlink terminals have provided essential satellite internet service to Ukraine as the Russian invasion targets Ukraine’s communications infrastructure.
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, said that some Starlink antennas will be deployed to locations where Ukrainians could get uninterrupted access to power, heating, and internet.“We are ready to live without electricity for a month with at least mobile network and text messages being available,” Fedorov said, alluding to.
Ukraine has received about 22,000 Starlink antennas since the country was invaded by Russia in February according to Fedorov. Support for the Starlink satellite-based internet service was enabled in Ukraine following a direct request toon February 24th to rapidly restore communications lost in Russian air attacks in areas where mobile networks are unavailable. “There is no alternative to satellite connections,” Fedorov said.
Starlink services have become a lifeline for both civilian and military communications throughout the war-torn country following Russian attacks on Ukraine’s communications networks and energy infrastructure.“SpaceX and Musk quickly react to problems and help us,” said Fedorov. “Musk assured us he will continue to support Ukraine. When we had a powerful blackout, I messaged him on that day and he momentarily reacted and has already delivered some steps. He understands the situation.
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