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Rubio says Ukraine without access to Starshield, future ‘under discussion’

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Briefings

A top US diplomat stated Ukraine has requested access to a military-grade Starlink variant for conducting deep strikes inside Russia. This request is currently under discussion, with the specific timeline and technical specifications of the Starlink system not yet confirmed.

Key points

• A top US diplomat confirmed Ukraine has requested access to a military-grade Starlink variant for deep strikes inside Russia.
• The specific timeline and technical specifications of the Starlink system are not yet confirmed.

Context

This finding indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure critical satellite communications for military operations in the conflict zone.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from a diplomat. Specific dates, technical specifications, and the current status of the request remain unknown.

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