Sudden Starlink limits sap Ukraine drone power as Kyiv fears U.S. intelligence squeeze
Summary
Ukrainian drones have been less effective after new limits were set on using Starlink satellite connections made by the U.S. Meanwhile, Ukraine did not get early warnings about recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv, raising concerns about a drop in intelligence sharing with Western allies. Ukrainian officials worry that U.S. support may be weakening after President Trump made a deal to import Russian diesel fuel.Key Facts
- Ukraine uses Starlink terminals from the U.S. to communicate with drones and military systems.
- SpaceX, the company behind Starlink, imposed a speed limit on Starlink terminals on Ukrainian drones, slowing them down.
- Slower drones have become easier targets for Russian forces.
- Kyiv did not receive early warnings about the first Russian ballistic missile attack in a recent strike.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says this lack of warning may mean less intelligence sharing from Western countries, including the U.S.
- President Trump has stated the U.S. is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine and denies stopping help.
- Trump made a deal to import Russian diesel fuel, which some Ukrainians see as undermining support against Russia.
- Russia continues bombing Ukraine’s power infrastructure despite Trump calling for a ceasefire.
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