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  1. Zelenskyy said Ukraine lacked partner intelligence before Russian missile strikes, while Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles against energy targets despite Trump's ceasefire. Ukraine also reported battlefield gains in Donetsk and a Starshield restriction affecting its interceptors.

    160km/h

    AllegedSpaceX limited Starlink services for terminals on drones traveling faster than 160 km/h

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  2. Starshield is SpaceX’s military and intelligence satellite-systems business for the Pentagon, while Starlink is its commercial satellite-internet service. The two use related infrastructure and technology but have different customers, controls and security features.

    11,000satellites

    The Starlink network has more than 11,000 satellites.

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  3. Ukraine says Starshield access remains blocked and restrictions on satellite connectivity have hindered military operations. Zelenskyy said U.S. intelligence sharing resumed after a three-day pause, while Washington says Ukraine’s request for deep-strike access remains under discussion.

    100mph

    AllegedSpeed above which Starlink terminals reportedly had their service limited

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  4. Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi reportedly reclaimed 277 square kilometres in eastern Donbas near Lyman, while Russian and Ukrainian accounts conflict over gains and losses. Ukraine reported heavy Russian casualties and said restrictions were imposed without warning on Starshield; Russian attacks killed civilians in Pryluky and Kramatorsk.

    277sq km▲ from 175

    AllegedUkraine’s Operation Vivaldi reclaimed land around Lyman

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