Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Saturday that Ukraine is still unable to intercept Russian drones due to speed restrictions imposed on Starshield, an upgraded military version of Elon Musk's Starlink, amid an ongoing disagreement with President Trump. The Ukrainian president said that Starlink functions at a speed of 161 km/h in Ukraine, but halts working in the second minute, whereas in the EU, it runs at 180-plus and operates continuously.
However, Starshield shuts down after 161 km/h in Ukraine, causing them to lose both drones and connectivity. The Ukrainian president expressed hope that this issue will be resolved soon, and Ukraine is currently engaging with U.S. officials to discuss the matter. While Russian President Vladimir Putin's government has not confirmed an agreement to cease attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is willing to abide by such an arrangement.
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