The key facts

  • Mass production of the 'Volna Kupol Garant' system began in early 2026.
  • The system works by electromagnetic exposure of Starlink satellites' antennas.
  • Ukrainian sources report Russia's use of its own satellite communications analog.

Mass production of Starlink suppression systems

The 'Volna Kupol Garant' electronic suppression system, designed to counter the Starlink satellite system, will soon begin protecting all facilities in Russia's border regions. A source in the Russian defense industry told TASS about this. According to him, mass production of these devices began in early 2026. Although the equipment is already in use, current production volumes and the number of installed systems do not yet meet the levels needed for full territorial coverage.

How the system works and its current status

The source explained the system's operating principle: to disable Starlink satellites, their receiving antennas must be illuminated with an electromagnetic pulse and the device providing communication with ground terminals must be neutralized. In August 2026, Russia began disrupting the system that the Armed Forces of Ukraine use for communications and drone control. According to the source, thanks to the use of 'Volna Kupol Garant' systems, Russian forces managed to 'close the sky everywhere it was needed.' In response, representatives of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (GUR) stated that Russia is already using its own Starlink analog over Ukrainian territory.