Maxar Technologies, an American aerospace company, has terminated Ukraine’s access to its satellite imagery services, citing administrative requests as the official reason. This decision aligns with a broader directive from the U.S. government, which has restricted private American companies from supplying intelligence data to Ukraine, impacting both governmental and civilian users. Reports indicate that the Ukrainian cybersecurity community, Cyberboroshno, has confirmed the loss of access, which notably affects the availability of satellite imagery previously used for tracking Russian troop movements and analyzing combat operations in Ukraine. The cessation of Maxar’s services underscores a significant shift in U.S. support, as articulated by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, emphasizing that Ukrainian officials should not take American backing for granted. This development raises critical concerns regarding the availability of crucial intelligence for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
