The number of Russian assaults on the front decreased after the Starlink blockade
A serviceman of the National Police Special Purpose Battalion walks at a position in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
A decrease in the number of assault operations by Russian troops was recorded at the front after the blocking of unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals.
This is reported by hromadske, citing a source in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the source, the disconnection of Russian troops from access to Starlink directly affected the intensity of hostilities. In particular, on February 5, a significant decline in the assault activity of the Russian army was recorded.
The General Staff report as of 4:00 p.m. on February 5 notes that 56 combat clashes have occurred at the front since the beginning of the day.
As previously reported, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that the Starlinks included in the “white list” are working, and the Russian terminals have already been blocked.
Recall that SpaceX, at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has implemented countermeasures in the operation of the Starlink satellite communication system in the country . Some users are already noticing temporary restrictions aimed at increasing the level of security.