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Ukraine accuses US of restricting Starlink access as Trump campaigns

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Ukraine reports SpaceX has limited military access to Starlink, disrupting drone operations and communications. The disruption coincides with Trump's midterm campaign stops in Arizona and Montana.

Ukrainian officials confirm SpaceX imposed speed limits on Starlink terminals, affecting missions in the southeast. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported restored speeds, but officials have not confirmed the change. Trump's recent energy policy shifts and criticism of Zelenskyy are linked to the disruption.

Ukraine's military warns the restrictions hinder logistics and drone control, with officials citing technical issues and political tensions. Zelenskyy urges Musk to restore full access, while Musk attributes decisions to US military and presidential authority.

Ukraine and the US disagree on the cause of the Starlink restrictions, with Ukrainian officials pointing to political factors and Musk attributing the limits to US government decisions.

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  1. the-hill — Live updates: Starlink disruption roils Ukraine; Trump campaigns in Arizona ·
  2. le-monde — Ukraine accuses US of aiding Russia by withholding missile warnings of strikes on Kyiv ·
  3. dw — Ukraine says Musk's SpaceX limits Kyiv's Starlink access ·

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