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, Starlink was initially provided free of charge to Ukrainian forces following Russia’s invasion of the country, and was later funded by the Pentagon, which allocated $14.1mn for a six-month contract. However, according to The Washington Post, Russian units have increasingly acquired Starlink terminals, shifting the balance of communication technology on the battlefield. This development has enabl…