In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Summary
In Ukraine, civilian casualties are increasing amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure like power plants and bridges. Meanwhile, Ukraine's use of Elon Musk's Starlink internet system has been restricted for faster-moving drones, raising concerns about the impact on Ukraine’s defense efforts and the possibility of political pressure from the U.S. government.Key Facts
- Russia bombed three power plants in Kyiv to cut off heating and electricity.
- For two nights, Ukraine did not receive missile warnings from its Western allies.
- Starlink internet, key for controlling Ukrainian drones, stopped working properly for drones flying faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
- The Starlink system is approved by the U.S. military and heavily relied on by Ukraine.
- President Trump has previously paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, affecting its military operations.
- The current restrictions on Starlink coincided with missed ballistic missile warnings, causing concern in Kyiv.
- Starlink is not used for Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes inside Russia.
- Russia continues targeting civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as part of its military strategy.
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