# Rubio says Ukraine lacks Starshield access as request for deep strikes is discussed

https://mins.news/en/item/104985

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 09:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/rubio-says-ukraine-without-access-to-starshield-future-under-discussion?traffic_source=rss

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine has requested access to Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink, for strikes deep inside Russia. Ukraine does not currently have access, and the request is under discussion. Rubio denied that the US deliberately reduced Starlink speeds and said service had reportedly returned to its previous level.

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