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Zelensky said systematic Starshield restrictions disrupted Ukrainian forces’ communications and drone interceptions.
Zelensky said Starshield service disruptions affected Ukrainian forces in recent days, including along the front line, and made it harder to intercept Russian drones. Ukraine said it was seeking an explanation from the United States.
What the reports agree on
- Zelensky described the Starshield disruptions as systematic rather than random errors. Newsweek, France24
- Zelensky said the restrictions made it harder for Ukraine to intercept Russian jet-powered drones. Newsweek, France24
- Ukraine was working with the U.S. side to establish the circumstances of the disruptions. Newsweek, France24
- Reports described Starshield disruptions in areas that included the front line and Russian-controlled or occupied parts of Ukraine. Newsweek, France24
- Starshield is a military-grade satellite service based on Starlink. Newsweek, France24
Where reports differ
- The Hill said U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were set to meet Zelensky that week; France24 reported that they were meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Hill
Reported by one outlet
- The Hill reported that Ukraine had faced a second restriction on its access to Starshield. The Hill
- Witkoff said progress had been made earlier that day. The Hill
- Newsweek reported that Ukrainian soldiers had described significant service problems along more than 700 miles of the front line in recent days. Newsweek
- Newsweek reported that Ukraine said its drones might not reach Russian targets before Russian forces shot them down. Newsweek