The Ukrainian government has approved a resolution establishing a "white list" for Starlink satellite internet terminals. Moving forward, only verified and registered devices will function within Ukraine, while all others will be disconnected.
The announcement was made by Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation. He explained that the move is a necessary response to Russia’s exploitation of the satellite network.
"Russian drones equipped with Starlink terminals are difficult to intercept. They fly at low altitudes, remain resistant to electronic warfare, and are controlled by operators in real-time, even over long distances," Fedorov explained.
He emphasized that the only technical solution to counter the enemy is to authorize all terminals and create a unified registry. Ukraine is implementing this process in coordination with SpaceX.
Fedorov assured civilians that the registration process would be straightforward, requiring a single visit to a local administrative service center (TsNAP). The service will be free and fast. For businesses, the verification process will be handled online via the Diia portal.
The Minister issued a separate clarification for the military, noting that personnel do not need to visit administrative centers.
"For the Defense Forces, a dedicated secure channel via the DELTA system is already in place. You do not need to officially register personal terminals to your military unit's balance sheet or share account credentials—simply secure your terminal against blocking by adding it to the 'white list'," Fedorov stated.
The Ministry of Defense will release detailed registration instructions in the near future.
Previously, technical measures to block Starlink terminals used illegally by Russian occupation forces on the front lines have proven effective. SpaceX founder Elon Musk has publicly confirmed the first successful results in restricting Russian access to the network.
