In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Ukraine is facing increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as Russia intensifies missile strikes. The situation is further complicated by reports of Starlink service restrictions on high-speed Ukrainian drones, raising concerns about Western support.
Why it matters
The potential degradation of critical communication tools like Starlink could significantly impact Ukraine's defensive capabilities against ongoing Russian aggression.
A Ukrainian couple and their baby daughter outside a bombed building in Kyiv on Tuesday. A Ukrainian couple and their baby daughter outside a bombed building in Kyiv on Tuesday. Ukraine Analysis In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds
In Ukraine the situation was already jittery enough. Donald Trump has been inventing ceasefires and buying Russian diesel to shore up his flagging popularity, while a sinister new wave of faster, jet-powered drones are breaking through Kyiv’s stretched air defences. Casualties are rising as the weather turns.
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