Ukraine receives another batch of Starlinks to be forwarded to "Invincibility Points" - PM

Ukraine has received from Poland another batch of Starlink satellite communication terminals, which will be sent to Invincibility Points set up across country to provide emergency power and heating to people in areas affected by long blackouts in the winter period.

That’s according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who reported the news on Telegram, Ukrinform saw.

"Ukraine received another batch of Starlinks. And already today they will go to the Invincibility Points, as well as to support the health care and energy spheres," Shmyhal wrote.

He added that it is very important that Ukrainians stay in touch with their loved ones, and that critical infrastructure continues to operate, despite the most difficult situations.

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"I’d like to thank the fraternal Polish people, the Polish government, and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki for the swift help in a time of crisis, which was provided without delay. This is the third batch of Starlinks that Ukraine receives from Poland. And this is the first part of a major batch, which we are set to receive by January end," the head of government added.

He thanked partners and friends from Poland who support Ukraine in its fight for freedom.

As reported, 5,474 Invincibility Points have been set up by the government across Ukraine. Responsible businesses are also joining the initiative.

A total of 15,000 such points are expected to be deployed.