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Starlink disruptions are being felt on the front lines of Ukraine

Straits Times16 October 2026, 14:05 UTCUkraine

DONETSK REGION, Ukraine, Oct 16 - For one artillery unit fighting in eastern Ukraine, the US decision this week to reduce services provided by satellite company Starlink to the military had an immediate impact.

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