Ukraine says Russia will expand Rassvet to hundreds satellites in 2027

According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia is accelerating the deployment of its Rassvet low-Earth-orbit satellite internet constellation, planning to launch nearly 20 additional satellites this year and hundreds more next year. The system is intended to serve as a domestic alternative to Starlink, though its deployment has faced technical setbacks and launch difficulties. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to experience Starlink and Starshield service disruptions that are impacting their front-line drone operations and defense capabilities. Open article →