Ukraine's drone ops slow after Musk's Starlink curbs as Trump warms to Putin
Ukrainian drone operations have faced disruptions following speed restrictions on Starlink terminals used by the military. The situation coincides with growing concerns over shifting US political support and intelligence sharing regarding the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
The reliance on private technology infrastructure in modern warfare creates significant geopolitical vulnerabilities for nations dependent on foreign support.
Ukrainian drone operations slowed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country's US-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv endured a second consecutive night of missile attacks.Zelenskyy's drone arsenal slows after Musk's Starlink curbs as US support wanes and Trump warms to Putin.Ukraine also did not receive the usual advance warning from its Western partners about devastating Russian ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The development has raised concerns that Ukraine may be losing access to vital intelligence, particularly from the US.Zelenskyy did not specify which partners he was referring to when he spoke about the lack of warning.
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