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The "Star Shield" satellite network has been restricted again. Zelensky: It has been for several days.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the Star Shield satellite network has been slowing down for several days, with the maximum speed limited to 161 kilometers per hour, causing the interceptor aircraft to be unable to keep up with Russian drones.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on the 12th that the military's Star Shield satellite network has been slowing down for several consecutive days.
  • The speed limit has greatly affected the Ukrainian army's efficiency in intercepting Russian drones, and some drones have hit their targets.
  • Ukraine is clarifying the reasons to the United States.

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Why It Matters

StarShield is the military version of the American SpaceX Starlink satellite communication service. It is widely used in frontline communications and drone defense in the Ukrainian battlefield.

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The picture shows the Starlink satellite network ground receiver installed by the Ukrainian army on the front line. (Reuters file photo)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said today (12th) that the "Starshield" satellite network used by the Ukrainian army has slowed down again and has lasted for several days, which has greatly affected the efficiency of the Ukrainian army in intercepting Russian drones.

"Reuters" reported that StarShield is the military version of the U.S. Space Exploration Technology Company's (SpaceX) "Starlink" satellite communications service. Zelensky posted on the communication platform Telegram that due to the systemic limitations of Star Shield, the Ukrainian army's connection device can only reach a maximum speed of 161 kilometers per hour, resulting in the interceptor being unable to keep up with the speed and being unable to shoot down the incoming Russian drone.

Zelensky pointed out that in this case, Russian drones have hit the target. "This will help the Russians kill more Ukrainians and make their attacks on Ukraine more precise." Ukraine is currently clarifying the reasons for the speed limit to the United States.

A Ukrainian official pointed out that it is not clear who made the decision to limit the speed, and the issue was not raised during the trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Ukraine will negotiate with the United States over the reasons for the Star Shield speed limit

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Who makes the Star Shield speed limit decision?
  • What is the US’s official response to the speed limit issue?

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