Zelensky says Starshield still restricted in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said Starshield systems are still being restricted for use in his country’s war against Russia, warning the breakdown is a “planned operation” to target Kyiv.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Starshield systems are still restricted for use in Ukraine.
- Zelensky described the restriction as a "planned operation" aimed at Kyiv.
- Starshield is SpaceX's military version of Starlink, owned and operated by the U.S. government.
- Ukraine has utilized Starshield for drone strike missions and air defense against Russia.
- The restriction was announced four days after Donald Trump suggested new leadership in Ukraine was needed for a peace deal.