Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX had throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting
On Saturday, Elon Musk revealed that his company SpaceX had throttled Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine, disrupting operations that the nation depends on for defense against Russia. The speed reduction occurred after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the country's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links had been restored to previous speeds, following a week of interruptions that hampered front-line operations.
Zelenskyy attributed the restoration to overnight efforts, stating that the improved speeds were sufficient by Saturday morning, enhancing logistics and defense against Russian jet-powered Shahed drones. Musk admitted responsibility for the speed restriction, stating that SpaceX had throttled Starlink as Ukraine had allegedly used the service for offensive drone strikes in violation of its terms of service.
Despite this admission, Musk maintained that the U.S. government controlled any modifications to Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink instrumental in Ukraine's drone operations and communication. The restoration of Starlink services follows a recent diplomatic push by the U.S. to resolve the conflict.
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