Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' again

Ukraine has re-established a stable connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, according to Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara on Saturday. Monitoring systems have recorded a recovery in performance, with speeds exceeding 400 km/h. The Kyiv Independent reported that these speeds are an increase from previous limits of 161 km/h. Khmara stated that the stable connection is vital for frontline soldiers, logistics, communications, and the operation of drones.

The restoration follows recent disruptions to the SpaceX-made network, which led to tensions between Kyiv and Washington. Serhiy Beskrestnov, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, noted last week that SpaceX had introduced a speed limit without warning, which disrupted several missions. While the Kyiv Independent noted that no one has publicly taken credit or blame for the service limitations, Hindustan Times - World News reported that both the Biden and Trump administrations repeatedly asked SpaceX to activate or deactivate Starlink in conflict zones.

Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, Euronews, Interfax-Ukraine, Kyiv Independent, Hindustan Times - World News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.