After blocking access to Starlink terminals, the russian side began to put pressure on the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war, demanding that the equipment be registered in their names. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported on the recorded cases of such actions.
It was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
They added that such terminals are planned to be used against Ukraine in the future.
"If the terminal is used to control drones that destroy infrastructure and take lives, the fact that the terminal is registered by a citizen of Ukraine is grounds for criminal prosecution," the agency emphasized.
The headquarters urged to contact the Coordination Headquarters and law enforcement agencies in case of receiving proposals or threats regarding the registration of Starlink.
How the russians used Starlink in the war?
Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported about attempts by russians to activate Starlink terminals through Ukrainian citizens.
The Defense Ministry said that those who agree to help the russian side for money face criminal liability.
How Ukraine cut off Starlink to russians?
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine appealed to SpaceX regarding the use of satellite communications by russian troops through Starlink terminals.
After the appeal, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the start of blocking russian access to the terminals.
Elon Musk stated that measures to stop the unauthorized use of Starlink by russia have begun to take effect and asked to be informed of the need for additional steps.
A short time later, Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to the Ukrainian Defense Minister on technological directions, said, that in some areas, the russians' assault actions have actually stopped due to the disconnection of Starlink terminals.
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