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The occupiers use Starlink on the front: SpaceX told whether they sold the terminals of

Starlink satellite system does not work in Russia and Dubai. SpaceX conducts decontamination of terminals if it receives information on the sanction use of Starlink. SpaceX denied cooperation with the Russian Federation after the network began to spread information about the use of the Russian military satellite system Starlink. This was reported by the American company in X (Twitter) on February 8. "SpaceX does not conduct any business with the Russian government or its military.

Starlink is not active in Russia, that is, the service will not work in this country," the statement said. The company noted that they never sold Starlink or equipment to Russia. SpaceX stated that Russian shops claiming that they allegedly sell Starlink to service their customers. Also, the satellite system does not work in Dubai, and it cannot be purchased there.

"Starlink does not authorize any third-party intermediaries, trade intermediaries or distributors of any kind to sell Starlink in Dubai," the company explained. SpaceX has added that the company is launching an investigation and taking all measures to decontaminate the terminal if it receives information that Starlink is used by a sanction or unauthorized party.

On February 8, the Ukrainian military, radio technology expert Sergei Narbrynov with the call sign "Flash" said that the Russian military had acquired a large party of Starlink and used terminals in temporarily occupied territories. The invaders could buy a satellite system in Dubai. The Armed Forces officer Miroslav Guy believes that the enemy can use Starlink only on the collision line, in particular in the places where the Satellite modem of the Armed Forces work.