US Suspends Ukraine's Access to Key Satellite Imagery
The decision follows a halt in military aid and intelligence sharing after tensions between President Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
- The US government has temporarily blocked Ukraine's access to the Global Enhanced Geoint Delivery (GEGD) system, a key satellite imagery service provided by Maxar Technologies.
- This decision aligns with the Trump administration's recent suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, citing a strained relationship with President Zelenskyy.
- The suspension impacts both government and private Ukrainian accounts, limiting their ability to monitor Russian troop movements and assess damage to critical infrastructure.
- Maxar Technologies confirmed the suspension, which was directed by the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
- The move has raised concerns about Ukraine's defensive capabilities as it continues to face heavy Russian attacks targeting energy and infrastructure systems.