Ukraine Says US 'Throttled' Starlink, Disrupting Drone Missions
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions slowed battlefield communications and forced one army unit to cancel planned operations.
- On Wednesday, SpaceX introduced speed limits on Starlink terminals overnight, disrupting Ukrainian drone operations without warning, according to Serhii Beskrestnov, defense tech adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- President Donald Trump has pressured Zelenskyy to concede territory to Russia, threatening to cut intelligence sharing; military adviser Serhii Sternenko alleged SpaceX "likely took these measures at the request of the Trump administration."
- The 7th Rapid Reaction Corps reported "noticing Starlink connectivity problems caused by data transfer speed limits," with restrictions specifically targeting military-grade terminals operating above 100 mph, according to Beskrestnov.
- Army units in the Zaporizhzhia region cancelled planned operations Wednesday, while connectivity interruptions complicated Ukraine's aerial defense against jet-powered drones that Russia has unleashed on cities.
- While President Donald Trump insists the U.S. continues sharing intelligence, Ukrainian officials remain concerned about shifting battlefield support; MeidasTouch alleged the administration is attempting to break Ukraine's resolve by supporting Russia's objectives.
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