Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Summary
A senior adviser to Ukrainian President Zelensky said some Ukrainians died because the U.S. did not always warn them in time about incoming Russian missile attacks. The adviser also mentioned ongoing limits on Ukraine’s use of the Starlink internet network, which helps with military communication, although the U.S. government denies any changes in intelligence sharing.Key Facts
- Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to President Zelensky, said Ukrainians died due to late or missing U.S. warnings about missile strikes.
- Ukraine reported a pause or interruption in U.S. intelligence sharing last week amid tensions over a deal to import Russian oil.
- President Zelensky said intelligence sharing was restored after a three-day pause, and praised U.S. intelligence for warning about missile attacks.
- Beskrestnov said intelligence information is sometimes delayed or incomplete, especially warnings for air raids.
- Restrictions on the Starlink internet network, used by Ukraine’s military for communication and drones, continue without clear explanation.
- Elon Musk, owner of Starlink, said the U.S. government controls access to Starshield, a military version of Starlink.
- Starshield limited the speed mobile units could move while connected, affecting Ukraine’s drone operations.
- The adviser suggested the simultaneous intelligence and Starlink issues might be intended to pressure Ukraine to negotiate with Russia.
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