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When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies

When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
NYT World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:16 UTC By Siobhán O’Grady, Carlotta Gall and Anton Troianovski 1 min read
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A Ukrainian soldier flying a drone in the Donetsk region last week. Members of the military have reported issues with drone connectivity since Starshield was disrupted.

A Ukrainian soldier flying a drone in the Donetsk region last week. Members of the military have reported issues with drone connectivity since Starshield was disrupted.
Starshield Cut Out (PERSON) Ukrainian (ORG) Donetsk (LOCATION) Starshield (LOCATION)
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