Ukraine eliminates Russian unmanned boats powered by Starlink, official says (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian unmanned boats using Starlink technology, according to a defense ministry advisor. Russian troops faced restrictions on Starlink access after February 2026, but continue to use it despite efforts to block it.

• Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian unmanned boats powered by Starlink
• Starlink terminals were blocked for Russian troops in February 2026
• Russian vessels still use Starlink despite restrictions