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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UKRAINE

Zelensky says renewed Starshield limits are disrupting Ukrainian forces

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says renewed Starshield restrictions have disrupted military communications across the front line for several days. The reports do not establish why the limits were imposed.

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Why it matters

Ukraine’s forces rely on the service for military communications, and the reported disruptions may affect operations against Russian attacks. The reports do not identify a direct U.S. impact beyond the broader implications for Ukraine’s defense.

What happens next

It is not clear from the reports whether or when the restrictions will be lifted, or what caused them.

Whether the restrictions continue or are lifted

Any explanation from SpaceX or Ukrainian officials about the cause