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doctrine-change2026-08-01 11:16 UTC🇺🇦 Over Ukraine

Report claims Russia is using military satellites to support drone strikes over Ukraine

Report claims Russia is using military satellites to support drone strikes over Ukraine

A Telegram post claims Russia has obtained limited satellite communications coverage over Ukraine that could enable control of strike drones during attacks and help bypass electronic warfare. It suggests coverage could become continuous by 2027 as more satellites are launched, potentially improving guidance and remote piloting of drones such as "Geran".

DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-08-01 11:16
Reported
2026-08-01
Location
Over Ukraine
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
45 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

No specific strike, damage, or casualties described; discussion is about claimed capability to control strike drones via satellite communications.

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