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SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military missions, presidential aide says
Ukrainian forces said the overnight change disrupted several drone missions and complicated logistics as SpaceX’s military-grade service cut connectivity above 100 mph.
- On Wednesday, SpaceX implemented a 100 mph speed restriction on StarShield terminals, disrupting Ukrainian military operations. Ukrainian defense technology adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov confirmed the change occurred overnight without prior warning to defense forces.
- Starlink infrastructure serves as critical backbone for Ukrainian battlefield communications, supporting drones, mobile units, and reconnaissance teams in areas lacking conventional coverage. The technology provides connectivity where traditional networks are vulnerable to Russian electronic warfare.
- Field reports indicate connectivity often degrades once platforms reach roughly 37 to 43 mph, well below the official 100 mph threshold. Beskrestnov noted that several missions were disrupted immediately following the unannounced update.
- Ukrainian volunteer Serhii Sternenko reported that military personnel are encountering even stricter practical limits in the field. He noted that "reports are coming in from the military" that terminal usage restrictions have tightened significantly.
- Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones overnight, leaving at least 600,000 people without power. This large-scale assault further complicates the operational environment for defense forces already struggling with the new Starlink restrictions.
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The American company SpaceX has imposed speed limits on military terminals of its Starlink satellite internet system, a change that has caused problems in some operations of Ukrainian forces. According to the adviser to the Ukrainian president, Serhii Beskrestnov, the limit is set at about 161 kilometers per hour. He said that Ukrainian troops were not warned in advance about the change, causing some operations to be hampered. Beskrestnov assess…
Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukraine’s Drone Strike Operations
Ukrainian Defense Ministry sources say connectivity problems detected overnight are hampering logistics and drone operations. The apparent cutoff of users moving above 160 kph (100mph) remains under investigation.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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·Jersey City, United States
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