Ukraine says Starlink restricted operations overnight, disrupting military missions
Summary
Ukraine said that Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, limited its operation overnight without warning. This caused problems for Ukrainian military missions, especially those using drones, as Russia attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure.Key Facts
- Starlink internet terminals used by Ukraine's military had speed restrictions imposed unexpectedly overnight.
- Ukraine's defense forces were not warned about the restrictions, disrupting some missions.
- The restrictions affected control of drones, making them harder to operate during flights.
- The changes in Starlink service happened as Russia carried out missile strikes on Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure.
- Ukraine relies on Starlink for battlefield communication and drone control.
- Ukraine is exploring alternatives to Starlink with an unnamed European country.
- US President Donald Trump called for a pause on attacks targeting energy infrastructure during the conflict.
- No official ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure attacks has been agreed upon by Russia or Ukraine.
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