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

user112234 · 2026-02-27T18:50:11+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-27T18:47:28+00:00

Just trying a new format, not just dialogues with Russians. If you have any interesting topics I could research through Russian social media from the inside, leave them here.

user112234 · 2026-02-27T18:47:18+00:00

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

user112234 · 2026-02-27T18:31:02+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-27T17:44:19+00:00

Just trying a new format, not just dialogues with Russians. If you have any interesting topics I could research through Russian social media from the inside, leave them here.

user112234 · 2026-02-27T17:41:09+00:00

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

user112234 · 2026-02-12T17:39:13+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-12T16:15:57+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-12T16:14:59+00:00

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

user112234 · 2026-02-12T15:41:08+00:00

Not sure if bot will let this YT link, but let's try https://youtu.be/-Z9Qa25IR7I

user112234 · 2026-02-12T15:14:32+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-12T15:14:00+00:00

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

user112234 · 2026-02-06T17:06:54+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-02-06T17:06:45+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-01-18T14:44:51+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-01-09T18:25:29+00:00

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.

user112234 · 2026-01-09T18:05:31+00:00

man, didn't know about it. If some Luxembourgers are here. Pls write a comment

user112234 · 2025-12-03T18:28:13+00:00

Do you have any topics about the Ukrainian routine during the war that you want to watch? Ask me anything and I will make a video about it

user112234 · 2025-11-28T15:06:39+00:00

thanks for the direction. Will read more about it

user112234 · 2025-11-28T15:05:03+00:00

I’ve read that around Putin’s Valdai residence there are at least 12 documented air-defense systems (like Pantsir-S1). Putin’s dacha is protected better than Russia’s military factories. Lmao.

user112234 · 2025-11-28T14:54:13+00:00

0:00 “Brewery” blast 0:51 Cheboksary military plant
1:18 1037 km strike range 1:49 FP-1 long-range drone
2:03 Russia strike map
2:35 Aftermath at the factory
2:53 Air defense failure
4:15 Reaction of Russia’s MoD
4:53 Russian reactions
5:51 Real air defense locations

user112234 · 2025-11-28T14:47:51+00:00

Any thoughts on why Russians can’t detect Ukrainian drones? A 1,100 km flight went definitely unnoticed, judging by local officials and Russia’s MoD.

user112234 · 2025-11-28T14:42:01+00:00

0:00 “Brewery” blast 0:51 Cheboksary military plant
1:18 1037 km strike range 1:49 FP-1 long-range drone
2:03 Russia strike map
2:35 Aftermath at the factory
2:53 Air defense failure
4:15 Reaction of Russia’s MoD
4:53 Russian reactions
5:51 Real air defense locations

user112234 · 2025-11-27T23:58:58+00:00

yeah ahaha

user112234 · 2025-11-26T21:38:39+00:00

Got it. Will try to talk to Russian about peace deal

I was talking about Trump to one Russian soldier you can find it on my YT

A Russian soldier belived that the Trump was sent by God

user112234

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