Russia Turns To Balloon-Based 5G Terminal As Alternative To Starlink
Forbes Business
by Vikram Mittal, ContributorFebruary 17, 2026
Russia tests the Barazh-1 stratospheric balloon as a Starlink alternative, aiming to restore military communications after losing satellite network access in Ukraine.
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Originally published on Forbes Business on 2/17/2026