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Volodymyr Zelensky reports Ukraine's Starshield speeds limited again

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12 November 2026

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Defense Tech

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Ukraine

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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ukraine's military satellite communications service, Starshield, has experienced speed restrictions to 100 mph, limiting the effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptors against Russian drones, with unclear accountability over the slowdown decision.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The slowdown of Starshield’s speed disrupts your ability to counter Russian drones in real time. You need to reassess reliance on US-controlled satellite tech and explore alternative communications to maintain operational edge.

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3 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026

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