Starlink trouble at front? What’s happening with Musk’s internet
Illustrative photo: Starlink ceased operations on July 24 (Getty Images)
On the evening of Thursday, July 24, reports began circulating online about issues with Starlink terminals. In particular, disruptions are being observed on the front line in Ukraine.
RBC-Ukraine explains what is currently known about the problems with Starlink.
Issues on the front line
The first to report problems with Starlink in Ukraine was the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi. According to him, Starlink terminals are not working along the entire front line.
"Starlink is down across the entire front," the commander wrote.
This was also confirmed by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko.
"Regarding Starlink — the issue isn’t just in Ukraine, but also in several other countries around the world," he wrote.
At the same time, he noted that Starlink is also not working for the Russian army.
Downdetector
Evidence of Starlink issues is also reflected in data from Downdetector.
Sources: Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi, and Downdetector.
