Russia uses Starlink on attack drones
The Russian occupying forces have begun using Starlink terminals on attack drones, raising concerns in Ukraine. The installation of Starlink terminals on enemy UAVs became widespread about ten days ago. In particular, Russian troops are using these technologies on 'Shahed' and 'Molniya' drones. This new threat underscores the escalation of military technologies in the region and complicates the situation for Ukrainian defense forces.
Russia's plans and possible actions by Ukraine
In addition, the Russian Ministry of Digital Transformation plans to create a single IMEI code database by 2026 to combat Ukrainian drones. This step indicates the seriousness of Russia's intentions in the area of control over unmanned technologies.
Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov: 'Suddenly, the Russians have a lot of Starlink that flew to us on drones.'
In light of these new challenges, Ukraine is discussing the possibility of introducing control over the sale of SIM cards by passports. Serhiy Beskrestnov expressed the opinion that 'I do not rule out the possibility that we will also come to selling SIM cards by passports.' This may be an inevitable step in response to new threats associated with the use of high technologies in military conflicts.
Thus, the use of Starlink terminals by Russian forces on drones creates new challenges for Ukrainian defense. The introduction of control over the sale of SIM cards may become an important measure to ensure security in the face of increasing threats from the aggressor.
This situation emphasizes not only the technological evolution in war but also the necessity of adapting Ukrainian military and civilian structures to new realities. Control over the sale of SIM cards may help prevent the use of technologies by the aggressor but will also require careful planning and implementation by the Ukrainian authorities. This could be an important step in strengthening national security and maintaining control over critical communication resources.