Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says
SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.
Connectivity for Starlink systems used by the Ukrainian military has been restored and remains operational, according to a source in the Defense Ministry told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15. The source noted that Starshield service while on the move has been restored, a development also confirmed by activist Serhii Sternenko.
On Oct. 14, SpaceX implemented speed restrictions of 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) without warning, according to the Kyiv Independent. These unexpected restrictions disrupted military operations, including the use of interceptor drones and mid-range strike drones. The source did not specify if all restrictions had been lifted or if some speed limitations still apply.
The Jerusalem Post reports that Ukraine's defense ministry is seeking clarification regarding the reasons for the disruption to the military-grade version of the SpaceX internet service.
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