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Trump confirms Starshield military communications system restored in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has stated that the Starshield military communications system is operational again in Ukraine, following reports that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk had restricted Ukrainian forces' access to the satellite service.
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Trump announced that the system, which provides secure military communications capabilities, has been restored after a period of limited access. The Starshield platform, which operates on Musk's Starlink satellite network, is critical infrastructure for Ukrainian defence operations.
Previous reports indicated that access to the service had been curtailed, raising concerns among military officials about communications continuity. The restrictions had prompted discussions between US officials and the technology sector regarding the service's availability to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
The restoration of full Starshield access represents a significant development for Ukrainian military operations, which have relied heavily on satellite-based communications systems throughout the conflict. The system's availability had become a subject of diplomatic and technical discussion between Washington and technology companies providing infrastructure support to Ukraine.
Trump's confirmation of the system's restoration comes as the US administration continues to assess its support framework for Ukraine. The status of such communications infrastructure remains crucial to Ukraine's defence capabilities and coordination with allied nations.