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What does a Starshield slowdown really mean for Ukraine’s war with Russia?

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par Steve Uhlig, Professor of Networks and Head of School EECS, Queen Mary University of London

Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX operates the civilian Starlink system and its lesser-known military-grade counterpart, called Starshield.

But many news stories leave an important question unanswered: what does a Starshield “slowdown” mean on the battlefield? The answer is that it does not suddenly blind the Ukrainian military or bring operations to a halt. But it does degrade one of the communications systems deeply embedded in how

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