Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

BBC NewsWednesday, October 14, 20262h ago

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

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