Starlink, Trump and Ukraine
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The 'Kill Zone' runs along the 750-mile front between Ukraine and Russia and is about 20 miles wide. It's likely one of the deadliest places on earth right now, as swarms of new high-tech drones act as killing machines.
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is in talks with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift a speed cap on its military satellite communication service, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, but the country has no explanation for why the restriction was imposed at a time when Kyiv is increasingly at odds with Washington.
Ukrainian troops reported they were unable to use Starshield on drones traveling at speeds about 100 mph this week, sending shudders through Kyiv, Europe as well as Washington — where a bipartisan group of lawmakers penned a letter calling for an investigation into the disruption.
Russian president says area will not be part of any potential peace talks while Kremlin puts its size at spanning 660km. What we know on day 1,697
By Sergiy Chalyi DONETSK REGION, Ukraine, Oct 16 (Reuters) - For one artillery unit fighting in eastern Ukraine, the US decision this week to reduce services provided by satellite company Starlink to the military had an immediate impact.
Since Russia invaded more than four years ago, Ukraine has become a global leader in military drone innovation.
The physical nature of data centers makes them highly vulnerable. But there are steps that governments and companies can take to reduce risks from attacks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced intense frustration over what he said was the “dangerous” withdrawal of U.S. intelligence sharing and restrictions on the Starlink internet service.
By Jekaterina Golubkova Oct 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is a 'disgrace' that keeps global energy prices elevated, US President Donald Trump told the Newsmax news outlet in an interview aired on Thursday.
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Musk Pitched Cuts to Ukraine’s Starshield Direct to Trump — Who Then ‘Agreed’: Report
One source said Trump “agreed” with Musk’s suggestion, clearing the way for the Pentagon to implement restrictions that Ukrainians say disrupted drone defenses. The post Musk Pitched Cuts to Ukraine’s Starshield Direct to Trump — Who Then ‘Agreed’: Report first appeared on Mediaite.