The media learned about the departure of satellite data specialists from Ukraine

Western specialists who were engaged in processing satellite data for Kiev have left Ukraine. This was reported on March 8 by The Time newspaper, citing sources.

"The group of Western "partners" who helped to receive and process satellite intelligence information at the military headquarters in Kiev has left," the source said.

He added that there was "no one left in the country from Western specialists," but refused to specify.

It is noted that some European intelligence agencies have rushed to help fill the gap, but it will take time to deploy their systems. The publication clarifies that "it is unlikely that they will be able to compensate for the capabilities of American intelligence in the near future."

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency of the United States has confirmed that Ukraine has been denied access to commercial satellite images acquired with the funds of the American government, The Washington Post reports. According to the statement, the decision was made "in accordance with the directive of the administration on support for Ukraine" and is temporary.

Covert information: what US intelligence has Ukraine lost

And how will this affect the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On March 5, Fox News journalist Jackie Heinrick reported that John Ratcliffe, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, confirmed Washington's decision to suspend cooperation with Kiev on intelligence transfer for some time. In turn, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the country is already searching for alternative sources of intelligence information.

Against the background of the suspension of US-Ukrainian intelligence cooperation, as the Daily Mail reported on March 6, British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles have lost their effectiveness for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to military commentator David Ax, HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems are also losing effectiveness.