SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military missions, presidential aide says
Ukrainian officials said the military-grade StarShield service cut off moving terminals above 100 mph and disrupted several drone missions.
- On Wednesday, SpaceX imposed a 100 mph speed restriction on Starshield terminals without warning, disrupting Ukrainian military drone operations and causing multiple mission failures.
- Ukrainian officials suspect the restriction stems from pressure by President Donald Trump to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, intensifying diplomatic friction between Kyiv and Washington.
- Serhii Beskrestnov, adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, confirmed the change on Wednesday, stating "it is clear that this action cannot be a coincidence" and is linked to the current political situation.
- Elon Musk stated the U.S. government dictates Starshield usage, while Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski publicly challenged Musk for "playing politics" with his products again.
- Ian Bond, deputy director of the Center for European Reform, warned that reliance on private U.S. technology "should set off a siren in every defense ministry in Europe.
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Ukrainian drones lose some speed after SpaceX imposes restrictions on use of Starlink
Ukrainian drones lost some of their speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured a second consecutive night of missile attacks.
SpaceX Restricts Ukraine's Military Satellite Access As Musk Says Trump Administration Controls Decision
Elon Musk's SpaceX has imposed new restrictions on satellite communications used by Ukraine's military, disrupting drone operations and raising concerns about the country's ability to defend against Russian attacks, even as Musk says the U.S. government -— not his company -— controls the military system's operational limits.
Elon Musk Blames Trump Government For Starshield Slowdown In Ukraine
"Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump.
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