Russia speeds up Starlink rival rollout, but is it good enough to help on the frontline?

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Russia is fast-tracking the deployment of Rassvet, its domestic answer to SpaceX's Starlink, at a pace much faster than original estimates, according to Ukraine's military intelligence deputy chief, Major General Vadym Skibitskyi. Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, described the development as a 'risk for the entire planet.' 'Because a dictatorship will gain access to information across the whole globe,' he said. @PrestonStewart explains how Russia is accelerating the Rassvet constellation and what this massive technological push means for modern warfare and global internet infrastructure. He also covers critical updates on recent front-line battlefield developments, military tactics, and geopolitical shifts. Video Chapters 0:00 - Russia's struggle to replace Starlink 1:09 - The military impact of Starlink 3:38 - High Russian casualty rates and recruitment 6:31 - Potential for fall mobilisation 7:26 - Impact of Ukraine's fuel refinery strikes 1

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