Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Starshield systems are still restricted in Ukraine, affecting military operations against Russia. He warned that these limitations appear to be a planned operation, despite claims from U.S. officials and SpaceX attributing the issues to technical problems. The restrictions come amid U.S. concerns about Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, which are crucial for global diesel supply.
Key facts
- Zelensky stated Starshield is restricted in Ukraine's war against Russia.
- Starshield is SpaceX's military version of Starlink, operated by the U.S. government.
- Zelensky claimed Starshield worked well in EU countries but is throttled in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is now using fighter jets to intercept drones with a 50% success rate.
- The restrictions follow U.S. concerns over Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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