Russian troops have significantly improved operational coordination and efficiency due to the proliferation of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system, The Washington Post has reported. In 2022,

Ukraine’s outgunned and outmanned army had one major advantage over its enemy, internet through Starlink terminals. Now the Russians have it, too.

SpaceX initially provided free Starlink connections to Ukraine after Russia ’s invasion in 2022 but later threatened to cut services due to high costs, eventually billing the Pentagon $14.1 million (£10.8 million) for six months of service.