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Ukraine's reliance on Starlink raises question of whether Europe can fill gap

A BBC Arabic report examines whether European governments could replace the satellite internet service for Ukraine as it becomes less reliable.

Ukraine's reliance on Starlink raises question of whether Europe can fill gap
Photograph: BBC Arabic

What to know

  • The report asks why Ukraine depends on Starlink for connectivity.
  • It says the service has grown weaker than before.
  • It questions whether Europe has what is needed to compensate.

BBC Arabic examined why Ukraine relies on Starlink, the satellite internet service, and whether Europe could step in if that support faltered. The report said the service has become less dependable than it once was, leaving a question over who would provide equivalent connectivity.

The material did not specify what has changed in the service, which parts of Ukraine's military or civilian infrastructure depend on it, or what alternatives European governments have proposed. It also gave no timeline, cost estimate or official comment from Kyiv, European capitals or the operator.

Reporting credit

Written by the NationsDesk desk. The underlying reporting is by BBC Arabic.

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