Zelensky: Starshield speed limits hamper Ukraine's defenses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukrainian military units have recorded significant disruptions to Starshield service for several days, affecting the entire front line and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. In a Telegram post, Zelensky said systemic restrictions were limiting Starshield speeds to 161 kph (100 mph), preventing Ukrainian interceptors from reaching sufficient speed to down Russian targets, with some hits already occurring. He warned the restrictions help Russian strikes and said Ukraine is seeking clarification from the US side. The statement followed Russian overnight strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure causing power outages in nine regions, as Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war. Starshield is the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite communications service.