Ukraine Says SpaceX Limits Starlink Operations, Disrupting Military
Starlink has been the lifeblood of Ukrainian battlefield communications since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has reported that SpaceX has limited some Starlink services in Ukraine, disrupting combat drone missions. The company's satellite internet terminals are crucial for guiding Ukraine's longer-range drone strikes in occupied southern and eastern Ukraine. A presidential adviser stated that the limitation was not warned about, leading to the disruption of several missions.
Ukrainian forces have had to cancel some drone missions due to the technical issues caused by the speed restrictions imposed on the Starlink service. The limitations significantly complicate logistics and some drone operations, making control more difficult. SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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