Many people wonder why so many Starlink satellite terminals are used in the equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), despite the widespread belief that “it does not work in Russia.” This question requires clarification, since the operation of the Starlink satellite Internet system really has its own characteristics, which can explain its active use by the Ukrainian military even on Russian territory.

According to Military Chronicle, the operating modes of satellite terminals transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces may differ from standard civilian versions. This means that military versions of the terminals can be specifically configured to operate in any environment and anywhere where there is a signal from Starlink satellites. Such terminals can function wherever necessary, without the need for additional devices. All settings and adaptation for work in different regions can be implemented by software, which makes the terminals universal and suitable for use in combat conditions.

Experts note that it is also important to pay attention to the coverage map and flight paths of Starlink satellites. If you look at them, it becomes obvious that the Bryansk, Oryol, Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia are within the access zone of the Starlink satellite constellation. This means that the signal from satellites in these regions can be stable and reliable, allowing the use of the Internet even in such border areas.

Some flight trajectories of Starlink satellites lie directly along the Sumy-Kursk line, which makes this area especially suitable for satellite Internet.