SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military missions, presidential aide says
- SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starshield service on moving terminals without warning, according to Ukrainian officials.
- The restrictions reportedly affected terminals traveling above 100 miles per hour, while Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Reaction Corps reported brief connection drops at lower speeds.
- Ukrainian officials said the restrictions disrupted drone missions, logistics, and efforts to defend against Russian drones.
- The reason remains unclear, but the restrictions coincided with pressure from Washington for Kyiv to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
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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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