A Russian arms manufacturer claims it can help the country’s military detect and bombard Starlink satellite dishes, which have been crucial to the defense effort in Ukraine.

Earlier this month, a mysterious company called Sestroretsk Arms Factory published a website(Opens in a new window) that debuted the “Borshchevik” or “hogweed” system, which is designed to locate Starlink dishes at a distance of up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).

The technology can supposedly pinpoint a Starlink dish within 5 to 60 meters (16 to 196 feet) of its actual location. In addition, it can be fitted on top of a moving vehicle, allowing it to detect Starlink activity across the front lines on a battlefield. …

However, it’s unclear how the Borshchevik system actually works or if it’s even effective. News of the technology was posted(Opens in a new window) on a Telegram channel called “Reverse Side of the Medal,” which seems to be closely associated with the Russian military, including the paramilitary Wagner Group. The user behind the Reverse Side of the Medal channel said they plan on testing the Borshchevik system on the frontlines in Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine.

(via Instapundit)

[I’m guessing this is more psyops than reality, intended to make Ukrainian forces skittish about using their Starlink assets. I also doubt that will work. — Ed]