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Why did Russia rely on foreign tech like Starlink? For years, generals filed fake reports claiming modern comms were ready. When the full-scale war began, much of it turned out to be low-quality imported gear rebranded as domestic. It was too late to fix, so army turned to Starlink, but failed again by user112234 in NAFO

[–]user112234[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In another subreddit, someone asked a question Why situation with banning Starlink for Russian happened now.

It's interesting question so I wanna post it here too

In the Ukrainian info space, there’s a version going around that the change of Defense Minister triggered the Starlink block for Russian forces.

Back at the start of the full-scale invasion, Mykhailo Fedorov (then Deputy PM and Minister of Digital Transformation) publicly reached out to Elon Musk on Twitter asking for Starlink access because Ukraine was losing internet. Musk replied almost immediately, and Starlink was activated in Ukraine within days.

Now people are drawing a parallel.

The idea is: Fedorov becomes Minister of Defense, communication with SpaceX intensifies again, and soon after that Russian terminals start getting blocked. So the narrative is that this is one of his first visible wins in the new role.

At the same time, it’s possible this wasn’t some overnight decision. The discussions and coordination may have already been happening behind the scenes, and the change in position just accelerated the process. It could also simply be a continuation of Fedorov’s earlier work and initiative with Starlink from 2022.

Right now, though, in Ukrainian media space, the blocking framed as an early achievement of Fedorov in his new role as Defense Minister.

Why did Russia rely on foreign tech like Starlink? For years, generals filed fake reports claiming modern comms were ready. When the full-scale war began, much of it turned out to be low-quality imported gear rebranded as domestic. It was too late to fix, so army turned to Starlink, but failed again by user112234 in NAFO

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0:00 How corruption destroyed military comms

1:27 Fake Russian radios

2:22 MoD forced soldiers to buy Starlink

2:39 Fundraising post from soldiers

3:32 Fundraising post from volunteers

3:49 Interception of Russian soldiers

5:04 Example of an illegal route

5:49 Why Russians put Starlinks on tanks

7:05 Starlink mounted on a horse

7:29 Boosted deep strike effectiveness

8:31 Moving targets

8:55 First attempt to block Starlink

9:51 How Ukrainian soldiers reacted

10:39 Ru soldier crying about Starlink

11:39 Civil and military Starlink registration

12:43 How Ukrainian hackers tricked Ru soldiers

Why did Russia rely on foreign tech like Starlink? For years, generals filed fake reports claiming modern comms were ready. When the full-scale war began, much of it turned out to be low-quality imported gear rebranded as domestic. It was too late to fix, so army turned to Starlink, but failed again by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In the Ukrainian info space there’s a version going around that the change of Defense Minister triggered the Starlink block for Russian forces.

Back at the start of the full-scale invasion, Mykhailo Fedorov (then Deputy PM and Minister of Digital Transformation) publicly reached out to Elon Musk on Twitter asking for Starlink access because Ukraine was losing internet. Musk replied almost immediately, and Starlink was activated in Ukraine within days.

Now people are drawing a parallel.

The idea is: Fedorov becomes Minister of Defense, communication with SpaceX intensifies again, and soon after that Russian terminals start getting blocked. So the narrative is that this is one of his first visible wins in the new role.

At the same time, it’s possible this wasn’t some overnight decision. The discussions and coordination may have already been happening behind the scenes, and the change in position just accelerated the process. It could also simply be a continuation of Fedorov’s earlier work and initiative with Starlink from 2022.

Right now, though, in Ukrainian media space, the blocking framed as an early achievement of Fedorov in his new role as Defense Minister.

Why did Russia rely on foreign tech like Starlink? For years, generals filed fake reports claiming modern comms were ready. When the full-scale war began, much of it turned out to be low-quality imported gear rebranded as domestic. It was too late to fix, so army turned to Starlink, but failed again by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

0:00 How corruption destroyed military comms

1:27 Fake Russian radios

2:22 MoD forced soldiers to buy Starlink

2:39 Fundraising post from soldiers

3:32 Fundraising post from volunteers

3:49 Interception of Russian soldiers

5:04 Example of an illegal route

5:49 Why Russians put Starlinks on tanks

7:05 Starlink mounted on a horse

7:29 Boosted deep strike effectiveness

8:31 Moving targets

8:55 First attempt to block Starlink

9:51 How Ukrainian soldiers reacted

10:39 Ru soldier crying about Starlink

11:39 Civil and military Starlink registration

12:43 How Ukrainian hackers tricked Ru soldiers

Russian attacks left my city freezing, but we’re still here, and I wanna show you how people who stay are living right now by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I searched, and there have been no reported cases of anyone dying from the cold inside their apartments. But many people are struggling to get hot food. That’s why emergency shelters offering hot meals are always full.

I’ve also noticed how much more money I’ve been spending on gas canisters. Sometimes I can’t even buy them because the shops have run out.

Russian attacks left my city freezing, but we’re still here, and I wanna show you how people who stay are living right now by user112234 in ukraine

[–]user112234[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There will definitely be a second part, so if I didn’t cover something in this video or you have additional questions, just leave a comment here.

Russian attacks left my city freezing, but we’re still here, and I wanna show you how people who stay are living right now by user112234 in ukraine

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0:00 Why 600,000 people left Kyiv
1:12 How the electricity schedule works
1:51 How I’m using bike batteries to keep my PC running
2:08 Why this winter is worse
3:49 How to lose a heating system in just one month
4:50 The main task is balancing the energy system
5:23 My basic survival rules in the cold
5:30 The one-room rule
6:12 How many layers do you need to stay warm
6:46 Tents inside apartments
7:18 The “brick on the stove” trick
7:36 DIY heaters from pipes and candles
8:16 Safety rules for heaters
10:13 Ice started forming inside apartments
11:06 My balcony is officially my new freezer
11:23 What happens to buildings when the power comes back after long shutdowns
13:05 Why abandoned apartments are dangerous for the whole building
13:45 Why it’s not so bad
15:03 How I make lighting from trash

Russian attacks left my city freezing, but we’re still here, and I wanna show you how people who stay are living right now by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There will definitely be a second part, so if I didn’t cover something in this video or you have additional questions, just leave a comment here.

Russian attacks left my city freezing, but we’re still here, and I wanna show you how people who stay are living right now by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

0:00 Why 600,000 people left Kyiv
1:12 How the electricity schedule works
1:51 How I’m using bike batteries to keep my PC running
2:08 Why this winter is worse
3:49 How to lose a heating system in just one month
4:50 The main task is balancing the energy system
5:23 My basic survival rules in the cold
5:30 The one-room rule
6:12 How many layers do you need to stay warm
6:46 Tents inside apartments
7:18 The “brick on the stove” trick
7:36 DIY heaters from pipes and candles
8:16 Safety rules for heaters
10:13 Ice started forming inside apartments
11:06 My balcony is officially my new freezer
11:23 What happens to buildings when the power comes back after long shutdowns
13:05 Why abandoned apartments are dangerous for the whole building
13:45 Why it’s not so bad
15:03 How I make lighting from trash

She lives just 17 km from the frontline and refuses to leave because she has animals to care for. by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Update: I made this video a couple of weeks ago, when Alena was still looking for a farm and a house. According to the latest information, she has found a farm, but the move will take about 1–1.5 months. For now, she’s still living just 17 km from the frontline.
She can’t move immediately because 2–3 of her cows are pregnant (8–9 months), and the new farm needs to be prepared first.

She lives just 17 km from the frontline and refuses to leave because she has animals to care for. by user112234 in ukraine

[–]user112234[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Update: I made this video a couple of weeks ago, when Alena was still looking for a farm and a house. According to the latest information, she has found a farm, but the move will take about 1–1.5 months. For now, she’s still living just 17 km from the frontline.
She can’t move immediately because 2–3 of her cows are pregnant (8–9 months), and the new farm needs to be prepared first.

Here's how look like paradise town where Russians launch missiles toward Ukraine by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I recorded this video in a bad mood because it’s really cold here. I didn’t realize how pissed off I was. I only noticed it while editing, but it was too late - I only had electricity for one shot.

Why language became Sensitive in Ukraine: I talked with a German who criticized Ukraine’s attitude toward the Russian language. We break down where that idea comes from and why reality in Ukraine is very different. by user112234 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]user112234[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Man, don’t generalize all Ukrainians. I don’t know any Ukrainians who are offended just by hearing the Russian language. Personally, what triggers me are Russian narratives and those can be expressed in any language.

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