# Ukraine Strikes Russian Satellite Jamming Station in Occupied Territory Ukrainian forces targeted electronic warfare systems and logistics depots in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. - **Source:** [The Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0d7d973a-bf32-452c-a8b0-398175196780 ## Strategic Satellite Infrastructure Strike Ukrainian forces successfully targeted a Russian electronic warfare station designed to disrupt satellite communications. The strike occurred overnight between November 8 and November 9 near Sartana, located in the Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast. This operation represents a significant tactical effort to neutralize systems that hinder critical military connectivity across the front lines. ## Broad Logistics Network Targeted Beyond the jamming station, the Ukrainian General Staff reported successful strikes on multiple Russian military logistics facilities. Ammunition depots near Tokmak and Ostrykivka in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast were hit, alongside a warehouse storing technical supplies near Krasnohorivka. These coordinated attacks aim to degrade Russian supply chains within occupied Ukrainian territories. ## Critical Reliance on Starlink The operation highlights Ukraine's ongoing dependence on Starlink satellite systems for essential military communications. Recent unexpected restrictions on the network disrupted several operations in October, underscoring the vulnerability of current connectivity. Protecting these links is vital for operating drones, which are central to Ukraine's defense against Russian aerial threats and infrastructure attacks. ## Electronic Warfare Escalation Military technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov reported on November 2 that Russia is increasingly deploying advanced electronic warfare systems along the front line. These systems specifically target Starlink communications to isolate Ukrainian units. By destroying these jamming stations, Ukraine attempts to maintain the operational integrity of its drone fleets and command structures. ## Countering Drone Warfare Ukraine utilizes Starshield terminals to control interceptor drones designed to counter Russia's jet-powered Geran drones. Moscow has consistently employed these weapons in a terror-bombing campaign targeting Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure. Maintaining satellite connectivity is therefore not merely a communication issue but a direct requirement for active air defense and interception. ## Context of Occupied Territories The strikes took place within Russian-occupied parts of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, areas currently serving as hubs for Russian military logistics. These regions remain central to the ongoing conflict, with both sides competing for control over supply routes and communication nodes. The destruction of these facilities complicates Russian regional military operations. ## Broader Military Operational Scope These strikes are part of a wider campaign to disrupt Russian military capabilities while Ukraine faces persistent pressure on its infrastructure. The General Staff continues to prioritize the destruction of ammunition depots and technical supply warehouses to limit Russian offensive capacity. Such tactical successes are essential for sustaining long-term defensive operations against occupation. ## Strategic Implications for Connectivity The focus on jamming stations reflects a shift toward electronic warfare as a decisive theater of the conflict. As both sides integrate satellite technology into their combat systems, the ability to protect or destroy these links becomes a primary strategic objective. Future developments will likely center on securing resilient communication channels for Ukraine. ## Sources covering this story - https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-satellite-communications-jamming-station-general-staff-says/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._