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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shahana Yasmin

DARK SECRETS: Ukraine russia war latest zelensky challenges spacex over starshield as us raises donbas proposal | Rare Historical Photos

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused SpaceX of hampering his country’s defences by maintaining speed restrictions on its Starshield satellite terminals in Russian-occupied territory. The limits, which Ukraine says have been in place for five days, are making it harder for its forces to intercept Russian jet-powered drones before they reach Ukrainian cities.

Zelensky dismissed the company's explanation that the restrictions were caused by a “technical issue”, telling reporters on Saturday: “We do not believe that is the case.”

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