Starlink Resumes Full Speed in Ukraine
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Ukraine announced on Saturday that its Starlink satellite system and military version Starshield had returned to full operational speeds after a week of restrictions. The throttling, which capped speeds at one hundred sixty kilometres per hour, had disrupted military drone interceptions and forced cancellation of some operations. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the speeds were restored overnight and were now above four hundred kilometres per hour. The restrictions were linked to a U.S. deal involving Russian diesel and pressure on Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries. Neither SpaceX nor the U.S. government has confirmed responsibility for the throttling.
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Timeline
- On October 24 2026 Ukraine reports Starlink and Starshield fully operational.
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Reuters — Starlink Resumes Full Speed in Ukraine
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Why it matters
What changes?
Ukrainian officials said restrictions capped operations at 160 kph, hampering drone interception and canceling some operations.
Who is affected?
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions hampered the Ukrainian military's ability to intercept Russian attack drones and forced cancellation of some operations.
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