Ukraine says military Starlink access restricted without warning
What Happened
Ukrainian officials say Starlink connectivity was suddenly restricted for military operations. Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said terminals using the Starshield military package lost connectivity when moving above 100 mph (160 km/h), disrupting several missions.
Key Takeaways
Beskrestnov linked the restrictions to the current political situation, saying they could not be a coincidence. However, that is Ukraine’s assessment, not confirmed evidence that the restriction resulted from a Trump-Vladimir Putin deal. Elon Musk said Starshield is operated by the US government and the restriction is not under SpaceX control.