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This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new restrictions on the use of Starshield terminals, which the Ukrainian military uses on the front lines, threatening a repeat of last month's situation when Ukraine reported similar limitations in the operation of the SpaceX system.

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"The recent restrictions on these services, imposed against the backdrop of Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's civilian population, have disrupted critical air defense capabilities and put U.S. personnel at risk. and raise serious questions about SpaceX's control over critical communications,” Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons stated in a letter to Musk.