Zelenskyy reports renewed major disruptions to Starshield over Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says systematic Starshield speed restrictions are hindering Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian units have reported major disruptions to Starshield services for several days across the front line and in Russian-occupied areas. Following briefings from Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, he said the system was being limited to 161 kilometres per hour, or 100 miles per hour. Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s Defense Forces determined the failures were systematic restrictions rather than random errors. He said the cap prevents interceptor systems from reaching the speeds needed to stop Russian jet-powered drones, allowing some strikes to get through. Kyiv is seeking explanations from Washington and working to clarify the latest developments.
