SpaceX Expands Ukraine’s Access to Secure Starlink Network, Bloomberg Reports
SpaceX has signed a contract with the Pentagon to enhance Ukraine’s access to a more secure version of the Starlink satellite network, according to Bloomberg.
Under the agreement, 2,500 existing Starlink terminals in Ukraine will gain access to Starshield, an encrypted signal designed to resist hacking and jamming. Previously, only 500 terminals in Ukraine had access to this advanced version.
This brings the total to 3,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine serviced under two Starshield contracts, with service provision planned until 2025.
President Zelensky meets with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili
President Zelensky emphasized solidarity with the Georgian people and highlighted the importance of preventing the Ivanishvili government from surrendering the country to Putin.
Ukraine will coordinate with its partners to assist the Georgian people in defending their right to live independently.
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🇺🇦🇬🇪 President Zelensky meets with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili
President Zelensky emphasized solidarity with the Georgian people and highlighted the importance of preventing the Ivanishvili government from surrendering the country to Putin.
Ukraine will coordinate with its partners to assist the Georgian people in defending their right to live independently.
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Partisans sabotage railway line from Moscow to Kursk region.
Agent successfully set fire to a relay cabinet near the settlement of Chekhov, Moscow region, on a key railway line connecting Moscow with the Kursk region.
Due to the sabotage, the occupiers logistics were disrupted. The delivery of fuel and military equipment intended for supplying Russian troops at the front in Kursk has been delayed.
Ukraine has received the second batch of F-16s from Denmark – Zelensky
"The planes from the first batch provided by the Danes are already shooting down Russian missiles and saving our people and our infrastructure. Now our air shield has been further strengthened“ the President said.
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Kyiv lights up Ukraine’s main Christmas tree on St. Sophia Square
Today, Kyiv unveiled the country’s main Christmas tree on St. Sophia Square.
This year, as in previous years, the tree was funded entirely by private sponsors. The 15-meter artificial tree is adorned with a 2-kilometer-long light-blue garland and decorated with 2,000 turquoise ornaments.
However, there will be no large-scale events, markets, or other festivities on the square this year.
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