Ukraine says Starlink partially restored after Zelenskyy warned ‘people will die’ from satellite slowdown
Ukraine said the military satellite service was restored after the slowdown disrupted drone missions and other front-line operations, officials said.
- Germany demanded on Thursday that the U.S. lift restrictions on Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arguing equipment financed by Berlin must remain operational.
- SpaceX introduced speed restrictions on Ukraine's defense forces without warning, limiting connectivity to 160 kilometers per hour; Musk stated on X that usage limits are decided by the U.S. military and POTUS.
- Restrictions hampered drone missions including interceptor and medium-range strike operations; Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery reported the limits impaired Ukrainian drone missions against Russian military logistics approximately 150-250 kilometers behind lines.
- Sources in Ukraine's defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that Starshield connectivity was restored and remains operational, though officials did not clarify if speed restrictions remain or what caused disruptions.
- Zelensky stated that people are dying because of decisions regarding equipment access, while Wadephul continues pressing for clarity that Ukraine must receive full support to protect civilians from threats like the 500 Shaheeds reported this week.
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Germany Pays for Ukraine’s Starlink—Now Berlin Wants the Speed Limits Gone
Germany has called for speed restrictions affecting Starlink service in Ukraine to be lifted, stressing that Berlin itself finances part of the satellite communications equipment used by the country, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said, according to ntv on October 16.
Germany is paying the United States for Starshield for Ukraine, so the system should remain operational, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday in response to the White House's decision to limit the speed of Starshield for Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces said Tuesday that their battlefield operations have been hampered because of weak access to satellite-based communications. This is one of the worst news that Kiev could receive, in a very delicate context, marked by the increase in Russian attacks, which are increasingly hitting more sensitive targets, and increased pressure from the United States of Donald Trump.
What to know about Starshield and why its disruption rattled Ukraine’s forces – WTOP News
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Sudden restrictions on Starshield — SpaceX’s military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet service and the backbone of Ukraine’s drone operations and communication — alarmed the country’s military and government officials this week, with commanders reporting lost drones and disrupted missions. The episode raised fresh questions about Ukraine’s reliance on the...
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