Ukraine Strikes Again: Third $1.8 Million Russian Starlink Jammer Destroyed

Satellite imagery confirms the latest strike hit an FSB border base in Gelendzhik, on Russia’s Black Sea coast. This marks the third confirmed destruction of Russia’s expensive Starlink-jamming equipment. Each unit costs $1.8 million. The jammers are designed to block Ukraine’s battlefield communications, which rely heavily on SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network. By destroying these devices, Ukraine is weakening Russia’s ability to disrupt its command and control. The Gelendzhik base is a key security post for the FSB, Russia’s federal security service. The attack shows Ukraine’s reach extends beyond front-line positions into deeper Russian-held territory. Analysts say this pattern of strikes is part of a broader effort to degrade Russian electronic warfare capabilities. The loss of three jammers is a significant financial blow to Moscow. It also forces Russian forces to reposition or limit their use of remaining equipment, giving Ukrainian troops a clearer advantage in drone operations and real-time coordination.