Starlink restrictions hinder Ukrainian military operations
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The Ukrainian government has formally accused SpaceX of throttling Starlink satellite internet terminals, severely impacting operations on the front lines. Kyiv officials state these restrictions have notably deprived units of effective defenses against incoming jet-powered Shahed drone swarms. The company's intervention is seen as a significant disruption to battlefield connectivity, worsening the civilian death toll and complicating defensive maneuvers as frontline fighting intensity remains high.
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