What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine?
Starshield is a classified variant of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, designed for military use. The U.S. Department of Defense has limited its availability to Ukraine, prompting President Zelenskyy to denounce the decision as a betrayal linked to U.S. political shifts. The move highlights the dependence of Kyiv’s communications on technology owned by Elon Musk and regulated by the Pentagon.