{
  "id": 15134713,
  "title": "Starshield squeeze: How US control over satellite tech may affect Ukraine-Russia war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/starshield-squeeze-how-us-control-over-satellite-tech-may-affect",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:53:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/what-is-starshield-spacexs-starlink-based-network-at-the-heart-of-ukraines-battlefield-crisis/articleshow/135008309.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ukraine's military operations have experienced setbacks due to access restrictions on SpaceX's Starshield satellite network. This has particularly hindered drone missions, especially those focused on air defense. Officials have raised alarms about the deteriorating satellite connectivity, which is vital for effective coordination against Russian forces. The persistent disruption poses significant…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}