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Starshield vs. Starlink: How Ukraine's military use both

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Starshield has become essential for Ukrainian military operations. Jericka Duncan explains what it is and how it's related to Starlink. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the de

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Both outlets focus on Ukraine’s reliance on SpaceX-linked satellite services, with Newsweek explicitly framing the item around Zelensky telling Rubio that Starlink and Starshield access must be restored. 60 Minutes takes a more explanatory approach, using the headline and extract to spell out Starshield versus Starlink and saying Starshield has become essential for Ukrainian military operations. Newsweek alone adds the point that Ukraine currently does not have a viable alternative.

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