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Russia’s latest Starlink satellite jammer shows high efficiency — expert

Russian experts detail the capabilities of the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system, which they say effectively jams Starlink satellites used by the Ukrainian military. The system 'stuns' satellites for brief periods and can be upgraded or mounted on military hardware.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 17, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Russia’s latest electronic warfare system, Volna Kupol Garant (Wave Dome Guarantor), has demonstrated high efficiency in jamming US-made Starlink satellite communications used by the Ukrainian military, according to experts speaking to TASS. The system, developed to counter satellite-based communications, operates by interfering with specific satellites rather than disabling the entire Starlink network.

Coverage Comparison

Two separate reports from TASS, Russia’s state news agency, quoted technical and military experts describing the system’s capabilities. The first report featured Sergey Trukhachev, a technical and information security expert, who emphasized the system’s effectiveness in local tactical operations. The second report quoted Dmitry Kuzyakin, an unmanned aircraft systems expert and chief designer at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, who detailed the technical mechanism of the jamming and the broader context of Starlink’s use in the conflict.

Both accounts agree on the system’s core function: Volna Kupol Garant does not switch off Starlink communications entirely but instead ‘stuns’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the system’s operational area. Trukhachev explained that this approach reliably jams specific frequencies used by the enemy, making it a successful countermeasure in local operations. Kuzyakin described the system as using parasitic interfering signals to ‘blind’ the satellite, preventing it from receiving signals from ground users.

The reports differ slightly in emphasis. Trukhachev’s account focuses on the technical efficiency and adaptability of the system, noting that it consists of eight satellite dishes and can be upgraded and mounted on military hardware. Kuzyakin’s account is more confrontational in tone, describing Starlink as a 'full-fledged participant in the war against Russia' and highlighting the system’s ability to suppress satellite operations directly, even suggesting it could potentially put a satellite out of service.

Key Claims

The Volna Kupol Garant system jams Starlink satellite communications by ‘stunning’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the operational area, as reported by TASS.
The system normally consists of eight satellite dishes, according to expert Sergey Trukhachev.
The system is upgradeable and modifiable, and can be mounted on military hardware, Trukhachev said.
The system uses interfering signals to ‘blind’ Starlink satellites, preventing them from hearing ground users, as described by expert Dmitry Kuzyakin.
Starlink satellites are located approximately 500 km from Earth, and the Volna Kupol Garant features a directional phased-array antenna, Kuzyakin noted.
Starlink was initially developed as a civilian project, but Ukrainian drone operators began using it for communications on combat drones, Kuzyakin said.
Kuzyakin also claimed that hundreds of companies from the United States and Europe are involved in the Ukraine conflict.

Perspectives

Russian Military-Technical Expert (Sergey Trukhachev)

Trukhachev, speaking to TASS, portrayed the Volna Kupol Garant as a precise and efficient countermeasure that ‘stuns’ individual Starlink satellites, emphasizing its reliability in jamming specific enemy frequencies and its flexibility for upgrades and mounting on military hardware.

Russian UAS Expert (Dmitry Kuzyakin)

Kuzyakin, also speaking to TASS, framed the system as a direct response to Starlink’s role in the conflict, describing it as a means to ‘blind’ satellites and disrupt their operation. He highlighted the technical challenges of jamming drone-satellite links and stressed the capability of Russian specialists to overcome them.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC

Framing: Technical — Informative

Facts Included:

Russia's electronic warfare system Volna Kupol Garant jams US-made Starlink satellite communications
The system 'stuns' a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of operation
The system consists of eight satellite dishes
The system is upgradeable and modifiable

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TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC

Framing: Confrontational — Assertive

Facts Included:

Volna Kupol Garant uses interfering signals to 'blind' Starlink satellites
Starlink satellites are located 500 km from Earth
Volna Kupol Garant has a directional phased-array antenna
Starlink was initially developed as a civilian project
Hundreds of companies from the US and Europe are involved in the Ukraine conflict

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRussia's electronic warfare system Volna Kupol Garant jams US-made Starlink satellite communications. The system 'stuns' a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of operation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system normally consists of eight satellite dishes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe Volna Kupol Garant system is upgradeable and modifiable.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
ClaimVolna Kupol Garant uses interfering signals to 'blind' Starlink satellites.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
ClaimStarlink satellites are located 500 km from Earth.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
ClaimVolna Kupol Garant has a directional phased-array antenna.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
ClaimStarlink was initially developed as a civilian project.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
ClaimHundreds of companies from the US and Europe are involved in the Ukraine conflict.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15