Starshield restrictions help Russia’s energy attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says speed restrictions on Starshield terminals are helping Russian drones reach Ukrainian energy targets. His claim comes after attacks killed two people in northern Ukraine and damaged an energy facility in Odesa, cutting electricity to 41,000 households.

Ukraine says Russia launched 132 drones overnight and that its forces shot down 106. Zelenskyy said the restrictions had been in place for five days and rejected Starlink’s explanation of technical problems; Starlink has denied throttling speeds. The accusations come as US negotiators pursue a ceasefire, with discussions also involving Ukraine’s position in Donbas and Russia’s proposed changes to Europe’s security order.