Russian military engineers have upgraded the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system, designed to disrupt Starlink satellite communications. The latest modification features a more compact design and allows its equipment to be deployed in a wider range of configurations.

Ukrainian representatives previously complained that Russian electronic warfare systems were already protecting nearly all strategically important facilities across Crimea. Similar equipment is also being used to shield areas near the front line.

According to some reports, a single Volna Kupol Garant system can interfere with satellite communications across an area of approximately 25 square kilometers.

The previous version of the electronic warfare complex, first reported in the summer of 2026, consisted of six large trailers positioned close together. This configuration required the system’s main components to be deployed at a single location.

The upgraded model introduces a more flexible arrangement, allowing individual elements to operate from separate positions. In particular, antennas can now be mounted on smaller vehicle trailers equipped with generators, enabling autonomous operation.

Reports that Russia had launched serial production of the Volna Kupol Garant systems first emerged in August 2026.

At the time, sources described how the complex used directed radio signals to interfere with Starlink receiving equipment. These emissions disrupt satellite antennas and interfere with the operation of ground-based terminals, affecting access to the satellite communications network.