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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?
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It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
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