These developments follow 76 Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy and oil sectors in the week since Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, a move Energy Secretary Chris Wright described as encouragement for Russia to reach a deal. In that period, Russia launched nearly 2,700 attack drones, 1,700 bombs, and 66 missiles. Zelenskyy stated that some political agreements for air defenses remain unimplemented and vital supplies from the US Department of War are delayed.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Starlink Cutoff at 130-161 km/h Hinders Ukrainian Frontline Drones
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Russia damaged 28 electrical substations and other critical energy facilities in a recent wave of strikes on the country's power grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starlink and Starshield equipment also ceases to function when moving at speeds between 130 and 161 kilometers per hour in several sectors of the front. This technical limitation is currently slowing frontline logistics and restricting the use of mid-strike drones and interceptors designed to stop Russian jet-powered Shahed drones.
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