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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries post Starlink tensions
Published: 15/10/26 13:43
India
Kyiv, Oct 15 (UNI) Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump's demands that Kyiv halt the attacks, as satellite communications restrictions affecting its military further strained relations with Washington. A Ukrainian official told Axios that Ukraine had struck a Russian refinery overnight and that SpaceX's Starlink and the US government-controlled Starshield satellite services had been restored following unexpected restrictions earlier this week. However, Ukraine's Defence Ministry said speed limits of 160kph remained in place on Starlink, significantly above the earlier restrictions but still insufficient for some military operations. Trump's decision to ease sanctions on…