Russia accelerates deployment of Rassvet satellite network

Moscow is developing Rassvet, a Starlink alternative, to provide internet access to remote regions.

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The satellite network also aims to strengthen Russia's military autonomy in Ukraine.

Deployment is accelerating after losing access to Starlink terminals on the front.

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