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US senator probes Ukraine’s loss of Pentagon Starshield access

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Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal has opened an inquiry into Ukraine’s loss of access to the Pentagon’s Starshield satellite communications service. He says the resulting disruption has degraded Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against Russian attacks, putting military connectivity and access to commercial space-enabled services under scrutiny.

Discovered 2026-10-22T15:04:27.745079-07:00 | 2026-10-22T15:04:27.745079-07:00

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  • The inquiry focuses on how loss of access to Starshield has affected Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian attacks, underscoring the operational importance of satellite communications in conflict.
  • Congressional scrutiny puts the provision and continuity of Pentagon-linked commercial space services to an allied force in focus.

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