Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused SpaceX's Starshield satellite service of imposing fresh operational restrictions across Ukraine, raising concerns about the country's ability to intercept Russian drones.
According to Zelenskyy, the restrictions have weakened Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian jet-powered drones, allowing some attacks to penetrate its defences. He described the disruptions as systematic rather than technical errors.
The allegations come after similar restrictions were reported last month. CNBC said it had contacted SpaceX and the White House for comment.
The development coincides with US-brokered peace negotiations and the arrival of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that disruptions to Starshield are hampering Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks, accusing the restrictions of helping Moscow carry out more accurate strikes. https://t.co/wrmFwipTPz
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) November 12, 2026
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