Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Starlink satellite services are restored
Summary
Ukraine’s satellite internet services provided by Starlink and Starshield were slowed down by SpaceX but have now returned to normal. Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out a strike on a Russian oil refinery, despite President Trump’s request to stop attacks on such facilities.Key Facts
- Ukraine uses Starlink and Starshield satellite services for communication and military operations.
- SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, limited these services for a short time this week.
- The satellite services are now fully restored.
- Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery overnight, continuing its military actions.
- President Trump had asked Ukraine to stop attacks on oil refineries.
- Trump’s administration lifted sanctions on Russian oil sales last week, a move that upset Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky called Trump’s decision a gift to Russia’s President Putin.
- It is not clear if President Trump directly ordered the satellite service restrictions.
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