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Ukraine's Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates
Original: Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates
A massive Russian strike cut power to around 600,000 people in Kyiv, deepening the toll of an escalating air campaign. At the same time, a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program reportedly had its use restricted without warning, adding to concerns about Ukraine's communications resilience. Commenters highlight how the twin developments leave Ukraine more exposed as winter fighting intensifies.
Why now: A major attack on Kyiv's power grid combined with unexpected limits on a key satellite communications program raises fresh alarms about Ukraine's vulnerability.
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Evidence
- Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates · The New York Times
A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.
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