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Musk: The Front Would Collapse Without Starlink

Starlink constitutes the Ukrainian army's backbone, claims the satellite network's founder Elon Musk. "Their entire frontline would collapse if I turned it off", asserts the tech billionaire.

Musk: The Front Would Collapse Without Starlink

How Starlink's Shutdown Could Impact Ukraine's Civilian Communications

Elon Musk's Starlink is not crucial for the Ukrainian defense capability, but a potential shutdown would still have consequences – primarily for civilians. Starlink is a puzzle piece in a trend that is currently slipping out of Ukraine's hands, says Hans Liwång at the Defense University.

How Starlink's Shutdown Could Impact Ukraine's Civilian Communications

Hundreds of cable breaks every year – they stand out

Every year, around 200 submarine cables are damaged in the Baltic Sea. On Friday, an investigation into yet another damage was initiated.

Hundreds of cable breaks every year – they stand out

Expert on cables: Accident explanation is nonsense

Several experts are directing sharp criticism at the information that it is probably accidents – and not deliberate sabotage – behind the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. You must be deaf, blind, drunk, and a complete idiot not to notice that you are dragging an anchor on the seabed for several kilometers, says Pekka Toveri, former Finnish intelligence chief.

Expert on cables: Accident explanation is nonsense

Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspected "spy equipment" on board the cargo ship Eagle S is no catastrophe – instead, it may help the Finnish police. It could be a link to figuring out who gave the ship orders for sabotage – if it was done, says Professor Hans Liwång.

Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

The suspicions are directed towards Russia after the third suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is unlikely that all three would be accidents or mistakes, says Hans Liwång, professor of defense systems at the Defense University.

Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

The interruption in the power cable between Finland and Estonia is being investigated as gross sabotage, and other cables have also been affected by interruptions. We must consider the possibility that it is sabotage that lies behind, says Hans Liwång at the Defence University to Ekot.

Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah

An attack through personal searches can be an effective method of psychological warfare. It is perhaps more important than causing physical harm: to create doubt within the organization, says Professor Hans Liwång at the Defense University.

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah

Expert on drones: Could be a foreign power

There are some who suggest that Monday's drone incident at Arlanda was intended to test preparedness, according to military expert Hans Liwång. It could be about foreign power.

Expert on drones: Could be a foreign power