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Ukraine’s Starshield Access Is Being Restricted Again, Zelensky Says
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that military operations were disrupted due to new speed restrictions on Starshield, a satellite internet system developed by SpaceX and controlled by the U.S. government.
- The speed limits, enforced since Monday over Russian-occupied territories, cap Ukrainian devices at about 100 miles per hour, hindering drone operations in those areas.
- Zelensky warned that imposing such restrictions on occupied territories carries political implications, potentially signaling partial recognition of those areas as not Ukrainian.
- The limitations also impact Ukraine’s ability to deploy interceptors against Russian jet-powered drones targeting cities, although Kyiv’s defenses may remain unaffected.
- SpaceX and Elon Musk have not responded to recent comments, and SpaceX previously denied claims that Starshield connectivity was being throttled.
