Ukrainian security service arrests alleged Russian agent in Dnipro for activating over 1,000 Starlink terminals
The SBU arrested a suspect in Dnipro accused of using fake identities to activate over 1,000 Starlink satellite terminals to support Russian forces before the network was blocked.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has arrested an individual in Dnipro on suspicion of collaborating with Russian intelligence. According to the SBU, the suspect used forged documents to activate more than 1,000 Starlink satellite terminals. These terminals were intended to provide communication support for Russian military forces. The activation occurred before Ukrainian authorities managed to block the network. The case highlights ongoing efforts by Russian intelligence to exploit commercial satellite communication systems in the conflict. The SBU continues to investigate and counter such activities.
