Ukraine says SpaceX Starlink limits disrupt military operations
Ukraine says unannounced speed limits on Starlink terminals affected drone and air defense operations as it faces pressure from the Trump administration.
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- Ukraine accused SpaceX of limiting Starlink internet services used by its military.
- Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said the restrictions were applied without warning.
- A source said drones, airplanes and helicopters were affected, with services cut off for objects traveling faster than 100 miles per hour.
- Ukrainian officials said the timing came as President Trump pressured Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian energy targets.
- SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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- The HillWire / unratedUkraine says SpaceX limiting Starlink operations, impacting air defense ↗
- Natural NewsConspiracy rightStarlink cutoff jeopardizes Ukraine’s drone war, Zelensky appeals to Musk ↗
- Natural NewsConspiracy rightAnalyst: Starlink Slowdown Affects Ukraine’s Military Operations ↗
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