Ukraine Hit By New 'Systematic' Starshield Restrictions, Says Zelensky
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is facing new, systematic speed restrictions on its Starshield satellite internet service. He said the restrictions have disrupted communications along the front line and made it harder for Ukrainian forces to use drones against Russian targets. Ukraine is seeking details from the United States.Key Facts
- Zelensky reported Starshield disruptions on Thursday.
- Ukrainian soldiers reported significant service problems along more than 700 miles of the front line in recent days.
- Zelensky said users also faced issues in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine.
- He described the limits as systematic speed restrictions, not random errors.
- Ukraine says the slower service makes it harder to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.
- Ukraine says its drones may not fly fast enough to reach Russian targets before Russian forces shoot them down.
- Zelensky said Ukraine is working with the American side to establish the circumstances.
- Starshield is Starlink’s military-grade sister service.
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