New satellite internet terminals used by the Russian army are arriving at the front. This was reported by Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s minister of defense known by the call sign “Flash.”
According to him, several high-speed satellite internet providers operate in Russia based on the Yamal and Express satellite systems. He also described the distinctive features of such terminals that may help identify them.
In particular, the antennas resemble satellite TV dishes about 60–120 centimeters in diameter, either oval or round in shape. They are oriented mainly toward the southeast or south, with an azimuth of roughly 110–180 degrees, and remain visually uncovered because protective covers could interfere with operation at the relevant frequencies.
Beskrestnov added that such dishes may be placed deep behind the front line and connected to forward positions using Wi-Fi bridges.