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Ukrainians Describe ‘Chaos’ of Musk’s Starlink Battlefield Outages

‘PEOPLE ARE DYING’

One soldier said commanders were forced to drive within radio range of troops, putting themselves in danger.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

A soldier disconnects their Starlink on the front line at Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas period, from the frontline region of Kreminna, Ukraine, January 6, 2023.
Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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