Zelenskyy Warns Starshield Restrictions Threaten Ukraine's Energy Defences Ahead of Winter

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The ‘protection of lives and Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter depends’ on the restrictions being lifted, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy warns Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine's energy defences ahead of winter

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that limitations on the Starshield satellite system, operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, could weaken defences around Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months, when Moscow has repeatedly targeted the power grid.

Zelenskyy: SpaceX Starshield Restrictions Threaten Energy Defenses Ahead of Winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 22, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

Starshield restrictions ‘threaten Ukraine’s energy defences’ ahead of winter

Restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications system are hindering its ability to intercept Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Mr Zelensky warned on Sunday that limitations on the system, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, could weaken defences around Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months when Moscow has [...] The post Starshield restrictions ‘threaten Ukraine’s energy defences’ ahead of wint…

Zelenskyy says Starshield restrictions threaten Ukraine's energy defenses ahead of winter

Restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite communications system are hindering its ability to intercept Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday.