Ukraine says Starlink restored, disputes Musk misuse claim
Original title: Ukraine disputes Musk's claims of Starlink misuse as military connectivity restored
Nearly two weeks of speed limits disrupted missions; officials say commercial terminals could not fly the alleged strikes.
Ukraine said Starlink and Starshield connectivity was restored Saturday after nearly two weeks of restrictions that canceled some combat missions and complicated drones, reconnaissance and logistics. Elon Musk accused Ukraine of using commercial Starlink for offensive drone strikes. Ukrainian officials said February registration and speed limits made that technically impossible, and distinguished commercial Starlink from U.S.-controlled Starshield. It remains unclear who ordered the caps.
Unconfirmed: Who imposed the restrictions is unconfirmed, and ISW did not establish that they caused the interception decline.
- Military monitors recorded stable links on equipment above 400 kilometers per hour.
- Beskrestnov said commercial terminals were limited to 70 to 90 km/h.
- ISW reported interception of jet-powered drones fell from 77% to about 74%.
- The Wall Street Journal said Trump ordered the limits lifted on October 21.
- Trump denied speaking with Musk but said he might intervene.
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3 min read at therecord.mediaUkrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said Saturday that Starlink and Starshield connectivity had been restored.
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