A soldier in fatigues looks up at the sky in an autumnal woodland area as he sets up a satellite system. He has a handset in his hand and what appears to be a signal receiver to his side.Image source, Reuters
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Restrictions have affected Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian missiles and drones

ByDan Sales
  • Published15 November 2026, 17:57 GMT
Updated 24 minutes ago

A crucial US satellite internet service is still operating too slowly and affecting Ukraine's ability to stop Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

"We are counting on these restrictions being lifted. The protection of lives and Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter directly depends on this," he said.