Kyivstar, operating under VEON, conducted a pilot test of Starlink Direct to Cell technology in the telecommunications infrastructure of the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine.

The entities involved

• Starlink →

  satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system

  • The UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Mon 17:54
  • SpaceX is utilizing its launch capabilities for Starlink operations, highlighting the competitive commercial space sector.Mon 16:43
• Kyivstar →

  Ukrainian mobile operator

  • Russian forces targeted infrastructure in Kyiv, including a Kyivstar company building and gas stations, while Zelenskyy addressed the attacks.Mon 17:04
  • MeetKai, co-founded by James Kaplan, is rolling out its AI stack, built on NVIDIA infrastructure, across Ukraine, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan.Fri 16:23
• Beeline →

  telecommunications brand initially introduced in 1993 in Russia

  • Beeline and Square Group are expanding into Bangladesh by establishing a joint venture and gaining central bank approval for a digital bank license.Fri 12:27

Related events

• The ongoing conflict in Ukraine sees Russia attempting to develop a Starlink analog, while Elon Musk responds to usage calls and Oleksandr Pivnenko defends Ukraine's satellite advantage.Jun 22
• Kyivstar data centers, Parkovy data centers, and Ministry of Defense infrastructure were struck in Kyiv on September 24, 2026.Thu 14:27
• Starlink provided critical connectivity during the war, helping cut off Russian forces and strengthening US-Ukrainian strategic ties.Aug 26