Ukrainian Forces Destroy 2 Russian Starlink Jammers as Moscow Expands $1.5 Million EW Systems
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jul 8
Ukrainian Forces Destroy 2 Russian Starlink Jammers as Moscow Expands $1.5 Million EW Systems
3 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jul 8
Summary
Ukrainian drone units have destroyed two Volna Kupol Garant electronic-warfare systems, including one strike with the SBU, after the jammers disrupted Starlink links used to steer drones.
Russia is deploying the trailer-mounted systems to blunt Ukraine’s medium-range strikes on logistics routes, fuel depots, air defenses and command posts; one complex can destabilize Starlink across about 20 square kilometers.
Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, said Ukrainian forces have identified about 10 of the jammers, each costing roughly $1.5 million and emitting signals strong enough to be tracked.
Mass jamming only appeared in 2026 after earlier Russian attempts in 2024, and analysts said the battlefield effect will depend on how quickly Moscow fields more systems and how fast Ukraine can locate and hit them.
As cheap drones destroy million-dollar jammers, is Russia's electronic warfare strategy economically unsustainable?
How is Ukraine's drone war on supply lines creating cascading logistical chaos far behind the Russian front lines?
How are AI-enabled drones, backed by tech billionaires, creating a new paradigm for 21st-century warfare?
Starlink Under Fire: How Russia’s $2 Million Jammers and Ukraine’s Counterattacks Are Shaping the Future of Electronic Warfare
Overview
In June 2026, Russia launched a new electronic warfare offensive by deploying the Volna Kupol Garant system to jam Starlink connections, which are vital for guiding Ukrainian drones. The main goal was to disrupt Ukraine’s drone operations that rely on Starlink. However, Ukrainian forces responded quickly by actively targeting and engaging these jamming systems. Despite Russia’s efforts, experts remain skeptical about the overall effectiveness of these jammers, suggesting they may not significantly threaten Ukraine’s operations. This rapid exchange highlights the ongoing technological battle and the resilience of Ukraine’s countermeasures in modern warfare.