Ukraine says SpaceX satellite speed limits remain in force

First reported by Financial Times at · Updated · 8 sources

Ukrainian officials say drones lose their satellite connection above 100 mph, hampering military operations against Russia. Trump denied speaking to Elon Musk about restoring access but said he would intervene if service was not fixed. Reports differ on service status, with TechCrunch reporting that Starlink appeared to be working normally again in Ukraine.

  • Ukraine has adapted drones and military technology to reduce Starlink reliance, according to Ars Technica.

Covered by 8 publishers within 36 hours of the first report.

Reporting8

Financial Times Ukraine says Starlink speeds still throttled
Ars Technica Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites · Jeremy Hsu
PCMag Despite Trump Outreach to Musk, Starlink Speeds Still Restricted in Ukraine
The Hill Trump denies speaking to Musk about Starlink but says he will if it’s not fixed · Julia Manchester
Quartz Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are still in place despite Trump's claims · Cris Tolomia
CNBC Musk's SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is rising
TechCrunch Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine · Anthony Ha
New York Times Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules · Sheera Frenkel, Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko

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