Overview
- Ukraine’s cabinet approved a whitelist policy so only registered Starlink units will function nationwide, with unverified devices to be disconnected.
- Defense officials published step‑by‑step verification instructions: individuals verify with a single visit to a local CNAP starting February 3, businesses apply online via the Diia portal, and the military uses a protected DELTA channel.
- The Ministry of Defense said permitted units will operate in stationary mode and at low speeds during movement as a cautionary measure.
- SpaceX has begun technical countermeasures at Ukraine’s request, and Elon Musk said the company’s actions appear to have produced initial results.
- Ukrainian experts report Russia integrating Starlink terminals into multiple UAV types, a trend officials say drove the emergency rollout pending a longer‑term solution.