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What Starlink and Starshield mean for Ukraine

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 22 October 2026, 04:52 UTC ·11 sec listen

Ukraine relies on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and Starshield technology in its war with Russia. These systems support communications, while dependence on privately controlled satellite services could carry consequences for the country's military and security.

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