Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Musk's Starlink via third countries

Puppies rest next to a Starlink terminal near the town of Lyman, recently liberated by the Ukrainian armed forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, Donetsk region, Ukraine October 7, 2022. REUTERS/Oleksandr Ratushniak

KYIV (Reuters) - Russian forces are obtaining Starlink satellite terminals illicitly from third countries and increasing their use on the front line, the Ukrainian military spy agency's spokesperson told Reuters on Monday, without explaining how he knew.

Andriy Yusov, the military official, said work was underway to prevent Russian forces using the high-speed satellite internet terminals produced by Elon Musk's SpaceX to coordinate attacks in occupied parts of Ukraine.