Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions
Summary
Ukraine’s military confirmed that its connection to the Starlink satellite system is stable again after a period of speed restrictions. These restrictions had affected Ukraine’s military operations, including drone defense and attacks behind enemy lines, but have now been lifted following coordination between the US government and SpaceX.Key Facts
- Ukraine uses Starlink satellite terminals, made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX but controlled by the US government, for military communications.
- Starlink speeds were limited to 160 km/h (99 mph), causing problems for some Ukrainian military missions.
- The speed limits affected Ukraine’s ability to detect Russian drones and carry out certain attacks.
- The restrictions happened around the same time President Trump announced a US deal to buy Russian diesel.
- President Trump denied involvement in restricting Starlink access, while Elon Musk said the US government controls the system.
- US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President JD Vance, emphasized that Starlink is operated by a private company but regulated by the US government.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said the speed limits were a planned US government decision and caused significant risks.
- The Starlink system’s full-speed operation has been restored, improving Ukraine’s communications and defense capabilities.
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