Starlink Disruption Affects Russian Control in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces recaptured 201 sq km from Russia (Wednesday to Sunday last week), largest since June 2023.
Starlink antennas disrupted on Feb 5 after Elon Musk's measures, Kyiv reported Russian terminals deactivated.
Kyiv gained ground except Feb 9 when Russian forces advanced without Starlink support.
Institute for the Study of War (ISW) stated counterattacks likely used Starlink blockage, causing communications issues.
Starlink present since Feb 9, 2023, with 7% of Ukraine under Russian control pre-2022 invasion.
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