'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Flash Beskrestnov confirmed on October 14 that Starlink access has been restricted without warning, causing significant disruptions to military operations. SpaceX implemented speed limits on Starlink terminals while in motion, limiting speeds to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) for the StarShield military service package.

This restriction, which heavily relies on Starlink for mid-strike drone operations in Russian-occupied territories, is impacting Ukraine's ability to hamper Russian logistics and fight on the front lines. Beskrestnov stated that this action cannot be a coincidence and is linked to the current political situation. However, he did not provide evidence connecting the Starlink restriction to U.S. pressure on Ukraine, and the White House has not commented on the matter.