Russia's Rassvet satellite project aims to counter Starlink's battlefield edge in Ukraine

A German public broadcaster examines how Starlink's battlefield communications advantage is shaping the war in Ukraine, and whether Russia's Rassvet satellite project can close the gap. The piece highlights a key asymmetry: Ukraine's reliance on Starlink versus Russia's efforts to develop its own constellation. The outcome of this satellite race could influence future combat effectiveness, but Rassvet's operational status remains uncertain.