Ukraine's military relies on Starlink's satellite system to counter Russian attacks, but this week the service was temporarily restricted without warning, disrupting critical defense operations during a period of intense vulnerability.
https://theconversation.com/starlink-slowdown-underscores-ukraines-reliance-on-the-us-in-the-battle-for-the-skies-294446
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