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SpaceX Starlink Cuts Hobbled Ukraine Before Russian Bombardment

Restrictions on Ukraine’s use of SpaceX’s satellite technology came just weeks after its forces relied on the network for a surprising and successful counter-offensive that retook critical territory from Russian forces.

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