Frankfurt (Germany), 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – The United States has not yet provided an explanation for the speed limitations of the Starshield satellite system, which are slowing down Ukrainian forces’ operations along the front line. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who reported in a post on X that he had received updates from the Defence Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces regarding contacts with the US side. “The speed limit of 161 kilometres per hour imposed on our forces remains in force along the entire front line and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine,” wrote Zelensky. The restriction, he added, “makes it impossible, amongst other things, to use interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds”. “We have not yet received any clear explanations,” emphasised the president, who has instructed the Foreign and Defence Ministries to step up contacts with the US State Department, the Pentagon and SpaceX to seek clarification and resolve the situation. Zelensky also reported that he had discussed measures to strengthen air defence and protect energy and agricultural infrastructure. “We are preparing new defence packages for Ukraine,” concluded the leader in Kyiv.
Ukraine, Zelensky: “US has not yet clarified the Starshield slowdowns”
Frankfurt (Germany), 13 Nov. (LaPresse) – The United States has not yet provided an explanation for the speed limitations of the Starshield satellite system, which are slowing down Ukrainian forces’ operations along the front line. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who reported in a post on X that he had received updates from the Defence Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces regarding contacts with the US side. “The speed limit of 161 kilometres per hour imposed on our forces remains in force along the entire front line and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine,” wrote Zelensky. The restriction, he added, “makes it impossible, amongst other things, to use interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds”. “We have not yet received any clear explanations,” emphasised the president, who has instructed the Foreign and Defence Ministries to step up contacts with the US State Department, the Pentagon and SpaceX to seek clarification and resolve the situation. Zelensky also reported that he had discussed measures to strengthen air defence and protect energy and agricultural infrastructure. “We are preparing new defence packages for Ukraine,” concluded the leader in Kyiv.