Ukraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service
There is ongoing confusion regarding the status of Ukraine's Starlink access after Donald Trump claimed Elon Musk restored the service. While Trump asserts the system is fully operational, European officials and President Zelenskyy suggest that restrictions on the military-grade Starshield service remain in place.
Why it matters
The control of satellite communications in a war zone has significant implications for military operations and international diplomatic relations.
The aftermath of a Russian missile attack at a shopping centre in Kyiv on 22 October. The aftermath of a Russian missile attack at a shopping centre in Kyiv on 22 October. Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Ukraine Explainer Ukraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service US president says Starshield military communications system is back, but declines to comment on whether he spoke to Musk on the matter. What we know on day 1,703
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