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Zelensky says 'people will die' because of Starlink decision

Wednesday 14 October19:26 · 2h agoAI summary
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Volodymyr Zelensky said unannounced limits on SpaceX’s Starlink service could harm Ukraine’s air defences and cost lives. He called the slowdown a “big mistake” in an interview with Piers Morgan.

01Summary

  1. 01Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said there could be dire consequences after his government reported limits on SpaceX satellites.
  2. 02He told Piers Morgan on Wednesday that the slowdown of Starlink services was a “big mistake”.
  3. 03Zelensky said “people will die” if attacks continue under the reduced service.
  4. 04The report said Ukraine’s air defence mechanisms had been mired by the unannounced limitations.

02Why it matters

The Starlink service is used in Ukraine’s wartime communications and defence. Any disruption could affect how quickly the country responds to attacks and protect civilians.

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