KYIV, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Russia is rolling out its own version of the Starlink satellite internet system faster than expected and plans ‌to have nearly 300 satellites in orbit by 2027, according to ‌a Ukrainian intelligence official. SpaceX's Starlink network, which operates in Ukraine but not Russia, has given Kyiv ​a major advantage in drone operations and battlefield communications. Advertisement AdvertisementIn an interview with Ukrainian ⁠media outlet RBC-Ukraine, Major General Vadym Skibitskyi said Russia currently has 16 satellites in its Rassvet system. However, Russia plans ‌to create a constellation of 292 satellites by 2027 and 924 by 2035, he added. Advertisement AdvertisementINCREASED MISSILE CAPACITYRussia has been pounding Ukraine with an array of supersonic missiles as ‌Kyiv has depleted its stock of interceptor ​missiles.