The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new regulation concerning the implementation of a "white list" for Starlink satellite terminals. In Ukraine, only registered and verified terminals will remain operational; all others will be disconnected. This was announced by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
"This is a response to the threat posed by the use of Starlink by Russian forces. Russian drones equipped with these terminals are difficult to intercept. They fly at low altitudes, are resistant to electronic warfare, and are operated in real-time over long distances," the minister stated.
According to him, the only technical solution to counter this is the introduction of a "white list" and the authorization of all terminals. This decision is being implemented in cooperation with SpaceX.
"The registration process for Ukrainians will be as simple as possible. Just one visit to the nearest administrative service center – free of charge, quick, and without unnecessary bureaucracy. For businesses, there will also be a straightforward verification process for Starlink terminals – online through the Diya portal," the Defense Minister noted.
As for the military, they do not need to contact the administrative service center. A separate secure channel through DELTA is already available for the Defense Forces.
"You also do not need to register your terminals with the military unit or share account details – just ensure your terminal is included in the 'white list' to prevent blocking," the minister emphasized.
Detailed instructions for registering terminals will be provided soon.
Recently, Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Starlink terminals in Ukraine must undergo additional authorization for further operation. Elon Musk previously mentioned that SpaceX has taken measures against unauthorized use of terminals by Russians. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had reached out to the company regarding the issue of Starlink usage on Russian UAVs.