Defence
The War in Ukraine Has Become a Space War: Frontline Soldiers Are Almost in Live Connection with Satellites
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The modern battlefield is largely situated in space, where satellites are essential for communication, espionage, and navigation. This shift indicates that the conflict in Ukraine has evolved into a space war, with frontline soldiers maintaining near-live connections to satellite systems to support military operations.
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