Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' again
Summary
Ukraine’s defence minister said the connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite internet systems is now stable again after being disrupted for over a week. These systems are important for the Ukrainian military to communicate and defend against attacks.Key Facts
- Starlink and Starshield satellite systems are made by SpaceX.
- Ukraine experienced slower connection speeds and disruptions starting around October 14, weakening its military operations.
- The connection speed has returned to over 400 kilometers per hour, considered normal by Ukraine’s defence ministry.
- The Ukrainian military uses these systems to stop Russian attack drones and maintain frontline communication.
- Neither SpaceX CEO Elon Musk nor the US government has admitted controlling the service slowdowns.
- Reports suggest the order to reduce Starshield service came from inside the White House.
- President Donald Trump said he would fix the Starlink access issues if they continue.
- The disruptions occurred after President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and waived some sanctions on Russia.
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