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Ukraine Destroys Third Russian Jammer, Restores Starlink Drones

7/9/2026

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On June 23 2026 Ukrainian forces destroyed a Volna Kupol Garant jammer near Kerch, demonstrating the ability to strike Russia’s electronic-warfare network.
Each $1.5 million jammer can disrupt Starlink over 20 sq km, endangering Ukraine’s medium-range drone strikes on Russian logistics.
By June 23 2026 Ukrainian troops had destroyed three Volna Kupol Garant units, reducing the jamming threat.
After a June 15 strike, the commander of the 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment said Starlink-linked drones resumed operations without problems.

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Story summary

On June 23 2026 Ukrainian forces destroyed a Volna Kupol Garant jammer near Kerch, demonstrating the ability to strike Russia’s electronic-warfare network.
Each $1.5 million jammer can disrupt Starlink over 20 sq km, endangering Ukraine’s medium-range drone strikes on Russian logistics.
By June 23 2026 Ukrainian troops had destroyed three Volna Kupol Garant units, reducing the jamming threat.
After a June 15 strike, the commander of the 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment said Starlink-linked drones resumed operations without problems.