Russia is deploying the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system, which can jam Starlink satellite coverage over an area of approximately 20 square kilometers, the OSINTdefender channel reports. The system is designed to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations that rely on Starlink connectivity.
OSINTdefender, the source tracking open-source intelligence, reported early Thursday that Russia has begun deploying a new electronic warfare system, the Volna Kupol Garant, to jam Starlink satellite communications over Ukraine. The system is said to disrupt Starlink coverage over roughly 20 square kilometers, targeting the satellite network that Ukrainian forces rely on for drone operations.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Russian efforts to counter Starlink. On June 16, a system dubbed 'Grant's Dome' was unveiled, using an array of satellite antennas to jam multiple channels. On June 17, reports indicated Russian forces were jamming Starlink by directing high-power signals at overhead satellites, risking hardware damage. The new Volna Kupol Garant system may represent a tactical refinement or a different capability, but the report does not clarify its relationship to earlier systems.
The report is based on a single source, and details on the system's deployment, effectiveness, and timeline remain unverified. No official Russian or Ukrainian confirmation has been provided.
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