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  "id": 14433058,
  "title": "Ukraine says Musk's SpaceX limits Kyiv's Starlink access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukraine-says-musks-spacex-limits-kyivs-starlink-access",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:07:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov stated that SpaceX imposed a 100 mph (160 km/h) speed limit on its Starshield military service overnight into October 14. Beskrestnov noted that Ukraine’s defense forces were not warned of this change, which has disrupted several missions. According to DW English (Top Stories), the restriction impacts Kyiv's ability to control drones amid ongoing Russian attacks.\n\nSerhii Sternenko, a former adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, reported that military connections began disappearing at speeds above 160 km/h and noted that ordinary satellite terminals remain functional. Sternenko suggested the move might have been at the request of the Trump administration, though he provided no evidence. Beskrestnov suggested the restriction was not a coincidence and was linked to the current political situation.\n\nPolish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to the reports on X, stating that European customers are watching Elon Musk's actions. Poland currently finances the operation of more than 29,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukrainian drones lose Starlink signal at speeds as low as 110 km/h",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukrainian-drones-lose-starlink-signal-at-speeds-as-low-as-110-km-h",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "New Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukrainian drone missions. Kyiv adviser says move is tied to “political situation”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/new-starlink-restrictions-disrupt-ukrainian-drone-missions-kyiv",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:29:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Starlink restrictions may strip Ukraine of one of few effective defenses against jet-powered Shaheds – presidential adviser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/starlink-restrictions-may-strip-ukraine-of-one-of-few-effective",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:49:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Ukraine says Musk's SpaceX limits Kyiv's Starlink access",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukraine-says-musks-spacex-limits-kyivs-starlink-access-14438038",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:07:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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