# Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key role

https://mins.news/en/item/103382

- BBC News, 2026-10-16 16:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvx284w16z1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Ukraine says its Operation Vivaldi counter-offensive has reclaimed 277 sq km in eastern Donbas in recent months, blunting a Russian attempt to encircle Fortress Belt cities still held by Ukrainian forces. Kyiv says Starlink was integrated into the operation but faced restrictions without warning this week, raising concern in Ukraine.

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