Zelenskyy: Starshield speed limits persist along front, occupied areas
Published 19 h ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
Ukrainian military units have again recorded significant Starlink speed disruptions, similar to limits imposed in October, according to President Zelenskyy. The cause is unconfirmed—whether deliberate throttling by SpaceX or technical degradation—but the recurrence threatens frontline drone and command operations. This follows an established pattern of intermittent service degradation, raising questions about Ukraine's reliance on a single commercial provider for battlefield connectivity.
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Ukraine is experiencing renewed and persistent disruptions to Starshield/Starlink satellite communications, with President Zelenskyy publicly attributing some limitations to US-imposed speed restrictions over occupied territories and the front line. While the cause of all disruptions remains unconfirmed (potential Russian EW/jamming or system faults), Zelenskyy's statements indicate a significant operational constraint on Ukrainian drone intercepts and deep-strike capabilities, suggesting a policy rift with the US regarding the use of Starshield in contested areas.
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