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Ukraine says military operations disrupted from new Starlink restrictions

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Ukraine has accused Elon Musk and SpaceX of undermining its ability to undergo military operations as new Starlink restrictions are causing disruptions. NBC News' Richard Engel discusses how this situation is occurring amid President Zelenskyy's strained relationship with President Trump.

What the coverage shows

All three outlets focus on Musk’s claim that any limits on Ukraine’s Starlink access are a U.S. matter, but they frame the story differently. BBC News pairs that with Ukraine’s view that access has improved yet speed limits are still disrupting battlefield missions. The Hill centers GOP Sen. Thom Tillis asking Musk to explain the loss of access, while The Independent uniquely foregrounds Polish criticism of Musk and the political fallout.

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