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Russia's Ministry of Defense says its armed forces hit a Kyivstar data center in Kyiv that provides internet services to Ukraine's Armed Forces. The claim, reported by CGTN, highlights the growing targeting of telecommunications infrastructure in the war. Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest mobile operator, and any disruption to its facilities could affect both military communications and civilian connectivity in the capital.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky says Ukraine has, and is already implementing, a number of non-standard solutions to protect the infrastructure providing the country with internet and communications from Russian attacks. His remarks come as Russian strikes on energy and telecoms infrastructure continue to disrupt connectivity across Ukraine.

Swiss International Air Lines will fit its entire fleet with SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet by 2029, according to Swissinfo. The deal means passengers on SWISS flights should get fast, gate-to-gate broadband in the coming years. It follows a broader aviation trend of airlines partnering with satellite providers to upgrade onboard connectivity, and travelers are weighing what free or faster Wi-Fi could mean for the in-flight experience.

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is preparing to launch in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to industry outlet Telecompaper. The move would bring high-speed satellite broadband to the Balkan country, potentially improving connectivity in rural and underserved areas where fixed-line infrastructure is limited. The announcement is drawing attention across the region as residents and telecom watchers assess what it could mean for internet access and competition with local providers.

Reports say the Rassvet satellite project could provide Russian military units with high-speed internet in the field, similar to satellite broadband services used elsewhere. The claim has drawn attention because fast, secure communications are seen as critical for troops on the battlefield. Details about the system's capabilities and deployment timeline remain limited.

A proposed federal bill would require VPN providers, internet service providers, and DNS services to block access to foreign piracy sites. The measure would shift enforcement responsibilities to the companies that keep people connected, rather than targeting the sites directly. If adopted, it could change how Americans access parts of the internet and raise fresh debate over censorship, due process, and the reach of anti-piracy enforcement.

A proposed unified US site-blocking bill would require internet service providers and DNS resolvers to block access to infringing websites, while leaving VPN services untouched. Critics note this could push users toward VPNs to bypass blocks, raising questions about the bill's effectiveness. The legislation echoes earlier copyright enforcement efforts and is drawing debate over censorship and technical feasibility.

Cox is being rebranded as Spectrum, and customers are being told what the change means for their internet, TV and phone service. Coverage focuses on billing, plans and what existing Cox customers should expect during the transition to the Charter-owned Spectrum brand.

A county has started construction on a $43 million internet infrastructure project, according to the Arizona Daily Star. The initiative is expected to expand broadband access in the area, though details on the county's identity, timeline, and which communities will benefit were not provided in the initial report.

A new study reported by WN Hub finds that nearly half of surveyed internet users play HTML5 browser-based games. The finding highlights the continued reach of lightweight, no-download games across web audiences, a trend closely watched by game developers and publishers. Figures beyond the headline share of players were not provided.

Deutsche Telekom and Cloudflare have announced a cooperation. T-Systems, the Telekom subsidiary, will distribute products from the Californian CDN provider in the future. The partnership could also help ease network problems by enabling direct data exchange between the two companies' infrastructures. The announcement has drawn attention among German tech observers discussing its impact on data routing and network performance.

TechRadar is looking at whether home routers are limiting fiber internet performance. The piece explains how to check whether your router is a bottleneck and what to do about it, including making sure your hardware can match the speeds your provider delivers. The takeaway for readers: if fast broadband plans feel slow, the router, not the connection, may be to blame.

T-Systems, the subsidiary of German telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom, will start distributing products from a major Californian CDN provider. The partnership could also help ease network congestion in Germany by enabling more direct data exchange, according to IT news outlet heise, which reported the cooperation. The deal strengthens ties between German infrastructure services and US internet delivery technology.

A home networking case shows a router reporting a 100 Mbit sync while a phone only receives around 30 Mbit, a typical household problem where the line is fine but Wi-Fi slows the connection. The advice: test directly via LAN cable at the router. If the booked speed arrives there, the fault lies with the Wi-Fi or a repeater, not the internet provider.

Starlink has begun offering commercial internet services in Uganda, marking the satellite broadband provider's entry into another African market. The move could expand connectivity options for Ugandan businesses and households, particularly in areas poorly served by terrestrial networks. Details on pricing, coverage and licensing were not immediately available, but the launch is drawing attention across the region's technology and telecoms sectors.

SpaceX has begun deploying its new V3 satellites, designed to deliver far greater capacity to underserved, low-density areas worldwide. The satellites are aimed at enabling internet service providers in remote regions to offer broadband access, expanding SpaceX's Starlink network beyond direct-to-consumer service and strengthening its position in the global satellite internet market.