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Ukraine struggles with Starlink and US satellite data as missiles hit Kyiv

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Briefings

Ukraine accused the United States of failing to warn Kyiv of incoming missile strikes and hindering military operations by slowing down the Starlink satellite internet system. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Elon Musk to restore the service, which Kyiv claims has been degraded. The evidence indicates a direct link between US satellite delays and Kyiv's defensive posture, though the specific technical failure mechanism remains unverified.

Key points

• Ukraine blames the United States for failing to warn Kyiv of incoming missile strikes, directly impacting military response capabilities.
• Kyiv claims the US slowed down Starlink, a critical battlefield communication system, to hinder its defensive operations.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only Wednesday's events and lacks details on the specific technical failure mechanism, duration of the slowdown, or the extent of US satellite delays affecting other regions.

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