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Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Satellite Restrictions as Russia Escalates
Original: Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates
A massive Russian attack cut power to around 600,000 people in Kyiv, while a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program used by Ukraine was reportedly restricted without warning. The dual blow comes as Russia intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian infrastructure, deepening concerns about Ukraine's military communications and civilian resilience heading into winter.
Why now: A major Russian strike on Kyiv's power grid combined with the sudden restriction of a key satellite internet service raises fears about Ukraine's battlefield and civilian vulnerabilities.
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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