“We Cannot Defend Europe Without These Satellites”: Denmark Sounds Alarm Over Ukraine Starshield Disruptions

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that she is deeply concerned about significant Starshield  disruptions reported by Ukrainian forces and plans to raise the issue with the US during the European Political Community summit in Dublin on November 12.

The ninth European Political Community summit brought leaders from across Europe to Dublin, with arrivals and doorstep statements beginning from 9:45 a.m. local time, according to the official summit schedule.

Earlier that day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian units had been recording significant Starshield disruptions for several days along the entire frontline and in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory.

“I am deeply concerned about this. Everyone knows, including the Americans, that Ukraine and Europe are simply not able to defend their citizens and Europe without these satellites,” Frederiksen stated.

Asked whether the issue would be raised with US officials, Frederiksen confirmed that it would.

“Yes. Of course. I mean, yes, this is part of the defense of Europe. This is part of our deterrence toward Russia,” she stated.

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Frederiksen added that modern warfare depends on access to air defense, satellite capabilities, and the ability to strike enemy forces beyond national borders.

“If you don’t have air defense, if you don’t have satellites, and if you don’t have the ability to cross your own border and attack the enemy, then you cannot win,” she stated.

The Dublin summit focused on building a stronger and more secure Europe, including discussions on defense and European security.

Space X CEO Elon Musk had previously reportedly personally ordered restrictions on Starshield. The October 14 speed limits disrupted Ukrainian drone operations and affected aerial interceptors used in air defense, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by UNITED24 Media.

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