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Reports claim Starlink restricted for Ukrainian forces
Original: Reports are increasingly appearing from Ukrainian military and experts that Starlink has been turned off/limited for Ukr
Ukrainian military sources and experts report that SpaceX's Starlink service has been switched off or limited for Ukrainian defenders. Starlink is a key component of Ukraine's most effective interceptor systems against Russia's jet-powered drones, so any disruption could weaken frontline defences. Observers are raising concerns about the reliability of the satellite network for Ukraine's war effort.
Why now: Reports that a critical satellite service for Ukraine's drone defences may have been cut or limited are raising alarm about battlefield consequences.
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- Reports are increasingly appearing from Ukrainian military and experts that Starlink has been turned off/limited for Ukrainian Defenders. Starlink is used in the most effective Ukrainian interceptor against Russia's jet-powered drones. So if it's not functioning properly, it's… · Free_Press@mstdn.social · 21
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