Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
Summary
Ukraine's military has regained full internet speed on Starlink satellite links used for drones and communication, ending a week-long disruption. This restoration followed diplomatic talks involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia, and came after a temporary ceasefire was agreed in a southern part of Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed that Starlink satellite connections are now stable for fast-moving military equipment like drones.
- The Starshield system, a military version of Starlink used by Ukraine, had speed limits causing problems on the battlefield.
- The disruption lasted for more than a week, causing lost drones and mission interruptions for Ukraine.
- President Zelenskyy and U.S. diplomats engaged in talks to resolve the issue amid ongoing war negotiations with Russia.
- Russia agreed to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the U.S. the following month.
- A temporary ceasefire was arranged in the Oleshky area, facilitated by Melania Trump.
- The cause of the Starlink disruption was unclear; SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was reported by CBS News to be responsible, but President Trump denied involvement.
- The Starlink system has been critical for Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks.
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