Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slowing down frontline response
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that limits on the speed of a U.S. military satellite system called Starshield are slowing down Ukraine’s ability to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces. He reported that the equipment stops working at speeds between 130 and 160 km/h (80 to 100 mph) in parts of the front line.Key Facts
- Starshield is a U.S. military-grade satellite system used by Ukraine.
- The system stops functioning when units move faster than 130-160 kilometers per hour.
- This speed limit is causing delays in coordinating drone attacks against Russian forces.
- Ukrainian frontline units have reported these technical problems.
- A Ukrainian army brigade used an aerial drone to rescue a wounded soldier for the first time.
- The rescue involved lowering a drone to the ground so the soldier could attach himself to a winch.
- The drone then lifted the soldier to safety from the battle front.
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