# Russia Uses Rassvet for Military Comms Over Ukraine

> Ukraine says Russia's Rassvet satellite network aids military operations in Ukraine.
- Title: Russia Uses Rassvet for Military Comms Over Ukraine | Shortify
- Summary: Ukraine says Russia's Rassvet satellite network aids military operations in Ukraine.
- Keywords: rassvet, starlink, ukraine, military comms, russia, space, satellite network, drone operations, starshield, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-using-own-version-of-starlink-for-military-comms-over-ukraine-kyiv-says
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:32:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rassvet, starlink, ukraine, military comms, russia, space, satellite network, drone operations, starshield, news, world
## Ukraine Reports Russian Satellite Use
Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia uses its Rassvet satellite network for military communications over Ukraine.

> Russia is using the 'Rassvet' satellite system over the territory of Ukraine for military purposes
## Rassvet Launches in 2026
Russia launched 32 Rassvet satellites into orbit this year in two batches in March and July.
## Starshield Access Benefits Ukraine
Kyiv successfully lobbied SpaceX to disable Russian grey-market Starlink terminals earlier this year.
## Rassvet's Military Impact
Rassvet may provide Russia with two-way data exchange for surveillance drones and strike operations.
## Russia's Satellite Plans
Russia plans to launch more Rassvet satellites by end of 2026 to increase coverage and approach full low-orbit system.
## Ukraine's Response
Ukraine imposed sanctions on 10 companies involved in Rassvet development including Bureau 1440.
## Key takeaway

Ukraine reports Russia uses its Rassvet satellite system for military communications over Ukraine to improve drone accuracy and reduce jamming.