Speed restrictions on Musk's Starlink lifted in Ukraine, defense ministry says
Summary
Ukraine’s defense ministry announced that speed limits on the Starlink satellite system, used by its military, have been fully lifted after two weeks. The restrictions had hurt Ukraine’s ability to use drones for defense and supply missions. The issue caused tensions between the Ukrainian government, President Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.Key Facts
- The Ukrainian military uses SpaceX’s Starlink system to control reconnaissance and interceptor drones.
- Speed restrictions on Starlink limited Ukraine’s drone operations for about two weeks.
- The Ukrainian ministry of defense confirmed that Starlink speeds are now fully restored.
- The restrictions affected Ukraine’s ability to stop Russian attack drones and supply troops.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believed the restrictions were a form of retaliation linked to his refusal to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- President Donald Trump denied White House involvement in the restrictions and said he would talk to Elon Musk if the limits continued.
- Ukraine uses two satellite systems: Starlink for communication and defense drones, and Starshield (US-controlled) for offensive operations.
- The Ukrainian ministry said the restoration came after high-level talks led by Zelensky.
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