White House Restricts Star Shield Use
American and Western sources have revealed that the decision to restrict the "Star Shield" system used by Ukraine for field communications and drone guidance was made within the White House. This move coincided with American pressure on Kyiv to halt its attacks on Russian oil refineries. The system, a military version of Starlink operated by SpaceX, is currently used by Ukraine to guide drones but has entirely ceased functioning when mounted on fast-moving objects, thereby affecting military targeting operations. This development comes amid deteriorating relations between Washington and Kyiv, with Kyiv being informed that the decision originated from the White House. Officials indicated that the U.S. Department of Defense was the system’s largest client, relying on it for early warning and reconnaissance operations. The restriction appears intended to limit Ukraine’s military activities against Russian forces. Neither the White House nor SpaceX officially confirmed the details of the decision, though Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, was reported to have said that the system remains under the control of the U.S. government.
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