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Zelensky says new Starshield restrictions disrupted Ukrainian military operations
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces faced systematic Starshield disruptions along the front line and in Russian-occupied areas. Ukraine is seeking an explanation from the United States, while reports said the limits made it harder to use drones against Russian forces.
What the reports agree on
- Zelensky said Ukrainian forces faced Starshield disruptions in recent days. The Hill, Axios, Newsweek, France24
- Reports said the disruptions affected service along the front line and in Russian-occupied areas. Axios, Newsweek, France24
- Reports said the restrictions made it harder for Ukrainian forces to use drones to intercept Russian drones. Axios, Newsweek, France24
- Starshield is a satellite communications service for military use. The Hill, Axios, Newsweek, France24
- Ukraine is working with the United States to establish the circumstances of the restrictions. Newsweek, France24
Reported by one outlet
- A Ukrainian official told Axios that all missions were failing by the third day of restrictions, after restrictions affected 10% of missions and then 50%. Axios
- Newsweek said Ukrainian soldiers reported significant service problems along more than 700 miles of the front line. Newsweek
- The Hill reported that Witkoff said progress had been made earlier that day. The Hill
The original reports
- The Hill Witkoff, Kushner to meet with Zelensky as Ukraine reports Starshield restrictions for second time
- Axios Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system throttled again
- The Hill Starshield speed again limited, Zelensky says
- Newsweek Ukraine Hit By New 'Systematic' Starshield Restrictions, Says Zelensky
- France24 New restrictions to Starshield network 'kill more Ukrainians', Zelensky says