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STARLINK ACCESS FOR UKRAINE LIMITED AFTER TRUMP CLAIMS SATELLITE SERVICE RESTORED , OFFICIALS SAY – EUROPE LIVE | WORLD NEWS
Starlink access for Ukraine limited despite Trump claiming satellite service restored, officials say.
Context
What happened: A dispute has erupted between the Trump administration, Kyiv officials and Elon Musk over who limited Ukraine's access to SpaceX's military-grade Starshield service.
Why it matters: Ukrainian officials say the restrictions rendered many strike drones inoperable and hampered air defence systems stopping Russian attacks. The question of who is responsible has remained unanswered as civilian casualties surged.
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What changed
A dispute has erupted between the Trump administration, Kyiv officials and Elon Musk over who limited Ukraine's access to SpaceX's military-grade Starshield service.
Why it matters
Ukrainian officials say the restrictions rendered many strike drones inoperable and hampered air defence systems stopping Russian attacks. The question of who is responsible has remained unanswered as civilian casualties surged.