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Russian maritime drones equipped with Starlink reportedly shot down in the Black Sea

Three Russian maritime drones equipped with Starlink were reportedly shot down in the Black Sea. The headline indicates continued military use of the technology despite measures attributed to Elon Musk.

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The incident reflects ongoing naval drone warfare and the adaptation of commercial satellite technology in the conflict.

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  1. Guerre en Ukraine : trois drones maritimes russes équipés de Starlink abattus en mer Noire… Malgré les mesures prises par Elon Musk, la Russie utilise toujours sa technologie ↗lindependant.fr · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC

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