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In brief
Ukrainian commander Kyrylo Veres said Russia's proposed satellite network would pose a major problem for Ukraine if launched. He also said replacing Starlink would take time.
Kyrylo Veres, a Ukrainian colonel commanding the 20th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade, K-2, warned that launching Russia's Rassvet satellite network would create a major problem for Ukraine. UNIAN reported his assessment from an interview with the YouTube channel Pressing. His warning described a conditional scenario, rather than announcing that the network had begun operating.
Veres expressed hope that Ukrainian special services would find a way to disrupt its launch or operation. He did not describe a specific operation or plan.
Discussing American restrictions on Starlink satellite communications for Ukraine's defence forces, Veres said they had prompted work on other solutions. He argued that switching technologies within days was unrealistic, citing five years of Starlink use and billions of hryvnias invested in it.
His reference to switching within three days was a rhetorical question, rather than a transition timetable. UNIAN's report did not specify a ready replacement, a schedule for switching, or the dates of the interview and the restrictions he discussed.
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