# Russia’s Starlink copycat has failed so far, but still threatens Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/40631

- euronews, 2026-09-01 16:02 UTC
- Tech
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/09/01/russias-starlink-copycat-has-failed-so-far-but-still-threatens-ukraine

> Russia’s homegrown rival to Starlink has suffered another setback after an entire batch of satellites failed to reach orbit. Even a partially operational system, however, could make Russian strikes on Ukraine more effective.

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