Ukraine presses US on Starshield speed limits hampering drone intercepts

Zelensky publicly challenges US-imposed Starshield speed restrictions over occupied territory and the front line, which he says prevent effective interception of Shahed drones. This marks a rare public rift in Ukraine-US defense cooperation, highlighting operational constraints on a key military capability. The outcome of the request remains uncertain, but the admission signals a potential degradation in Ukraine's air-defense effectiveness.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works