Maxar Technologies, a U.S. aerospace firm, recently faced pressure to disconnect Ukraine from its satellite imaging services, impacting military capabilities significantly. This administrative action is tied to a U.S. government ban which prohibits American companies from providing intelligence data to Ukraine. The decision came amidst ongoing conflicts with Russia, where high-resolution satellite images are crucial for Ukrainian troops to devise strategic plans and track Russian movements. Local cyber communities indicate that while free access has been cut, private sectors may still purchase images through official channels.
Maxar technologies has reportedly received an administrative request to halt Ukraine's access to critical satellite images, significantly impacting Ukrainian military operations.
The shutdown of satellite access reflects a broader U.S. government policy, which has prohibited American companies from providing intelligence data to Ukraine.
With the loss of access to Maxar's high-resolution images, Ukraine faces challenges in strategic planning and troop movement tracking against Russian forces.
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