Technology · Kyiv, Ukraine · October 24, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink speeds fully restored

Reported by 12 outlets · first reported Oct 24, 11:47 AM ET

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Starlink and Starshield satellite speeds were back to normal. Restoration began overnight after more than a week of restrictions that disrupted frontline drone operations. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney had said the restrictions caused "direct casualties."

Why it matters

Ukraine's air defense and drone operations rely on the satellite links, and the episode raised concerns among other countries about depending on one provider.

Background

Starlink is run by Elon Musk's SpaceX, and Starshield is its military version. US officials and Musk have given conflicting accounts of who controls Ukraine's access.

The story so far

1. Oct 21Report says Musk ordered reduced Starshield services for Ukraine
2. Oct 23Ukraine says Starlink still restricted despite Trump's assurance
3. Oct 24Ukraine says Starlink speeds fully restored
4. Oct 25Ukraine rejects Musk's claim it broke Starlink terms

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Sources

• South China Morning Post ↗Oct 24, 2:00 PM ET
• NPR ↗Oct 24, 1:54 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Oct 24, 11:47 AM ET

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