Ukraine: Starlink satellite speeds restored to normal
The announcement comes after Starlink and Starshield restrictions had disrupted military operations in Ukraine and sparked tensions with the US.
Ukrainian officials confirmed on Saturday that Starlink and Starshield satellite systems, operated by SpaceX, had returned to normal speeds following over a week of restrictions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the speeds had resumed at their pre-restriction levels of over 400 kilometers per hour, crucial for front-line logistics and defending against Russian attack drones.
The restrictions, capped at 160 kph, had hindered Ukraine's military operations and strained relations with the US. The US newspaper The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials believed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk acted unilaterally to limit speeds, though Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have denied Pentagon involvement.
The incident has raised questions about US support for Ukraine, especially following US-Russian diesel fuel deal speculation.
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