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Zelensky Asked Trump to Enable Starlink Support for Strikes on Russian Missile Launchers

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump to enable Starlink support for operations targeting ballistic-missile launchers inside Russia. The request would expand the role of commercial satellite connectivity in Ukraine’s military targeting and strike activities.

Discovered 2026-07-30T15:48:33.808046-07:00 | 2026-07-30T15:48:33.808046-07:00

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  • The request highlights the military importance of commercial satellite connectivity and its potential role in targeting and strike operations.
  • Any decision to enable Starlink support for attacks inside Russia would carry direct geopolitical and escalation implications for the United States and Ukraine.

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