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Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say

The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.

Sources (3)· Oct 15, 11:07 PM to Oct 16, 4:30 PM

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Oct 15, 11:07 PMExclusive: Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say - Thu, 15 Oct 2026 PST
Military Times· Oct 16, 4:30 PMOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say
Defense News· Oct 16, 4:30 PMOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say

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