White House ordered limits on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system

aawsat.com (Arabic) —

A report indicates the decision to restrict Ukraine's Starshield satellite system capabilities originated from within the White House, according to US and Western officials cited by Reuters. The restrictions, which limit communication and drone operations, were communicated to Pentagon leaders as a directive to slow the service provided by SpaceX. Ukrainian officials reported that military-grade Starlink receivers stopped working on fast-moving objects, affecting drone performance, though they now function at speeds up to 160 km/h. The move coincides with President Donald Trump's pressure on Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, which he blames for energy price increases. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government, with any speed or usage limits decided by the military or president.


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