Not only the Russian Federation: the media have learned who buys the Starlink satellite terminals on the black market

According to journalists, underground trade in American terminals has emerged in countries where there are problems with communication and demand for high -speed Internet. It is, in particular, states controlled by totalitarian regimes. SpaceX Starlink Satellite Terminals are sold in the black market worldwide, in particular in countries that prevail in "repressive regimes". This is stated in the Bloomberg investigation.

Journalists found numerous examples of illegal trade and activation of Starlink kits. According to them, the Black Market Starlink has emerged in regions with a heterogeneous connection, where high -speed and easy -to -use Internet is in demand. Thus, in Yemen, where the civil war continues, a government official recognized the fact of widespread use of Starlink.

In addition, investigators found that Starlink sets are being sold in Venezuela, where individuals and legal entities have been under US sanctions for almost ten years. According to the authors of the investigation, US terminals also get to Sudan, where the Civil War has led to accusations of genocide, crimes against humanity, and made millions of people refugees.

It is reported that the goldflowers in remote areas along the borders of the South Sudan and the Central African Republic were provided before the war. "This is deeply concerned because it is not regulated and headed by a private company. There is no responsibility for who has access and how it is used," said Senior Researcher on International Issues and Security Issues of the Australian Institute Emma Shortis.

Journalists also pointed out that Ilona Mask in South Africa did not yet approve the use of Starlink, but the country was flourishing in the country, in particular through social networks. It is also known about the trade in Ghana and Zimbabwe. We will remind, according to the media of March 23, the Russian military began to use more often US Satellite Systems Starlink.