Ukraine says Musk's SpaceX limits Kyiv's Starlink access

Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov stated that SpaceX imposed a 100 mph (160 km/h) speed limit on its Starshield military service overnight into October 14. Beskrestnov noted that Ukraine’s defense forces were not warned of this change, which has disrupted several missions. According to DW English (Top Stories), the restriction impacts Kyiv's ability to control drones amid ongoing Russian attacks.

Serhii Sternenko, a former adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, reported that military connections began disappearing at speeds above 160 km/h and noted that ordinary satellite terminals remain functional. Sternenko suggested the move might have been at the request of the Trump administration, though he provided no evidence. Beskrestnov suggested the restriction was not a coincidence and was linked to the current political situation.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to the reports on X, stating that European customers are watching Elon Musk's actions. Poland currently finances the operation of more than 29,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine.

Brief written by urgent.news from DW English (Top Stories), Interfax-Ukraine, New Voice of Ukraine, Meduza (English), Euromaidan Press — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.