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UkrainePublished: 22 October 2026 at 07:56

US lawmakers urge allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on targets in Russia

Almost two dozen members of the US Congress, led by Joe Wilson, have signed a letter calling for Ukraine to be allowed to use Starlink satellite communications to strike targets in Russia.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

A group of US Congress members led by Joe Wilson has appealed to the authorities to let Ukraine use the Starlink satellite internet system to hit targets in Russia, Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda reports. According to the outlet, almost two dozen congressmen signed the letter.

The appeal concerns Ukraine's ability to defend itself in the war launched by Russia: the lawmakers want Kyiv to be permitted to use Starlink for strikes on targets inside Russian territory.

The source gives no further details on the letter's contents, its recipients, or whether the US authorities have responded.

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