In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Civilian deaths in Ukraine are already climbing, and limiting access to the Starlink satellite network could further increase casualties. Cutting the mobile internet service would impair Kyiv’s air‑defence capabilities more than it would reduce attacks on oil refineries. President Zelenskyy now relies on U.S. intelligence to counter the threat. The decision comes amid concerns that reduced connectivity could hamper coordination of defense units and evacuation.