Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that inconsistent intelligence sharing from the United States regarding Russian ballistic missile attacks has resulted in civilian deaths. According to Beskrestnov, Ukrainian authorities have not received reliable or timely warnings to alert the public before strikes occur. The White House and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have denied any changes to intelligence sharing, though Rubio noted a recent "software problem" with Ukraine's early warning system.
These developments occur amid diplomatic tension between the Trump administration and Kyiv regarding Ukraine's deal to import Russian oil. Ukraine first reported interruptions to U.S. intelligence last week. While President Zelensky stated in an NBC interview that sharing had been restored following a three-day pause, Beskrestnov reported that the information remains incomplete. He noted that one recent warning arrived only one minute before the attack.
In addition to intelligence concerns, Beskrestnov reported ongoing restrictions to the Starlink and Starshield satellite networks. Last week, Starshield restricted the speed for mobile units to 100mph (160km/h), which Beskrestnov said hinders Ukraine’s ability to intercept drones or launch mid-range strikes. Elon Musk, owner of Starlink, stated that the U.S. government controls Starshield access, while President Trump has denied involvement in the restrictions.
The restrictions on Starshield impact the functionality of drones and military communications. By limiting the connection speed of mobile units to 100mph, the network changes affect the technical performance of hardware used for both defense and offensive operations. Beskrestnov indicated that Ukraine is now searching for alternative communication systems for its staff, forces, and civilians, as the reliability of current U.S.-controlled technology is no longer viewed as certain by Kyiv.
Beskrestnov characterized these technical issues as a possible method of U.S. pressure to force negotiations with Russia. While a White House official stated that the U.S. has provided more aid to Ukraine than any other nation, President Trump recently remarked that Ukraine has "given us nothing" in return for U.S. assistance. Ukraine continues to monitor its own radar data for limited warnings while awaiting clarity on the future of U.S. intelligence and satellite support.