Kyiv: Starlink Restrictions Remain
Democratic lawmakers seek answers on who authorized the limits as Ukrainian forces report slower speeds and reduced capacity on Starshield.
- On October 23, Democratic lawmakers led by Representative Gregory Meeks and Senator Peter Welch demanded Musk answer five questions about Starshield restrictions affecting Ukraine's military, setting an October 31 deadline for his response.
- Since mid-October, Starshield has operated under capacity and speed restrictions, hampering Kyiv's ability to coordinate operations and counter Russian drone strikes that rely on the network for 'accurate communication and transmission of targeting data'.
- Last month, Russian drone and missile strikes killed more than 300 Ukrainian civilians and injured 2,000; system speeds remain capped at about 160 kilometres an hour, or 100 miles an hour.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on October 23 that 'the speed restrictions for Starlink and Starshield are still in effect,' contradicting reports that President Donald Trump ordered Musk to lift them on October 21.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal opened a separate Pentagon probe on October 23, questioning whether private companies must disclose material events affecting military infrastructure and global conflicts.
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Kyiv: Starlink restrictions remain
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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions
In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces continue to experience severe problems operating Starlink military systems.
A group of US congressmen calls on billionaire Elon Musk to explain why the Ukrainian military has limited or completely cut off access
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