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Ukraine says Starlink still restricted despite Trump's assurance
Ukraine said on Friday it was still experiencing slowed speeds on Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink, hampering operations against Russia, after Trump said the limits had been lifted. Trump said he would talk to Elon Musk if the problem was not fixed, adding that Musk 'will never do anything wrong'. Musk had previously said any limits were decided by the US military and the president.
Why it matters
Ukraine's drones and air defenses rely on satellite links, so restrictions affect its ability to counter Russian strikes.
Background
SpaceX's Starlink network has supported Ukrainian military communications since 2022. Restrictions reported from October 13 caused some drones to lose contact.
The story so far
- Report says Musk ordered reduced Starshield services for Ukraine
- Ukraine says Starlink still restricted despite Trump's assurance
- Ukraine says Starlink speeds fully restored
- Ukraine rejects Musk's claim it broke Starlink terms
Sources
- BBC News ↗Oct 23, 2:52 PM ET
- CNBC ↗Oct 23, 2:59 PM ET
- PBS NewsHour ↗Oct 23, 12:36 PM ET
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