Starlink has provided a vital communications system to Ukraines military since Russias full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Elon Musk, CEO of Starlinks parent company SpaceX, refuted the claims.
In response, discussions with European alternatives to Starlink are in full swing.
Leading the pack is French/British satellite providerEutelsat.
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But replacing Starlink wont be easy.
However, Berneke was bullish on Eutelsats capabilities.
She said that the firm could match Starlinks terminal count in Ukraine probably in a couple of months.
Eutelsat already has 2,000 terminals in the war-torn country.
There are also reports of anAirbus-Leonardo-Thales Alenia Spacejoint venturecalled Project Bromo that could challenge Starlinks global dominance.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
