105 US Lawmakers Demand Full Starshield Access for Ukraine to Be Restored
A bipartisan group of 105 members of the US House of Representatives has called on the Donald Trump administration and SpaceX to restore full access to the Starshield satellite system for Ukrainian forces. The lawmakers are also demanding an explanation for the restrictions, which Ukraine says have complicated the use of interceptor drones and other military operations, UATV English reports. The…
A bipartisan coalition of 105 US House of Representatives lawmakers has urged the Trump administration and SpaceX to restore unfettered access to the Starshield satellite system for Ukrainian military operations. The lawmakers, representing the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, have demanded a full explanation for the restrictions which have hampered Ukrainian forces, according to UATV English.
In a stark warning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starshield disruptions have persisted for several days, impeding the deployment of interceptor drones against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles and hampering reconnaissance and strike missions. The lawmakers' statement, published on X, calls for the administration and SpaceX to provide a detailed account of the situation and promptly restore the system's full functionality.
Starshield, a specialized satellite network developed by SpaceX, is utilized by government and defense entities for national security purposes. Its reliance on Starlink technology makes it a critical asset for Ukraine's defense against Russian drone attacks. The lawmakers' letter seeks to clarify the reasons behind the restrictions on Starshield while simultaneously seeking the restoration of the satellite capabilities essential for Ukrainian military operations.
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