Russia is developing its own Starlink-style satellite network under Bureau 1440 and has already placed the first 16 Rassvet low-orbit satellites into testing.

Russia is developing its own Starlink-style satellite network under Bureau 1440 and has already placed the first 16 Rassvet low-orbit satellites into testing. Defense adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said at least 200–250 satellites are needed for stable operation, so full military use against Ukraine remains unlikely for now.