{
  "id": 16339278,
  "title": "Starlink in Ukraine Back to Normal After Week of Throttling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/starlink-in-ukraine-back-to-normal-after-week-of-throttling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T15:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Moscow Times",
    "slug": "the-moscow-times",
    "url": "https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/24/starlink-in-ukraine-back-to-normal-after-week-of-throttling-a94075"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starlink and Starshield satellite systems were restored to full functionality in Ukraine on Saturday, following a week of restrictions that hampered military operations and escalated tensions with the United States. Ukrainian officials stated the speeds had returned to pre-restriction levels, with President Volodymyr Zelensky confirming the resumption overnight via Telegram. The Defense Ministry reported stable connections exceeding 400 kph. While Starlink is crucial for frontline communications, Ukraine did not use it for long-range drone operations on Russian territory. The restrictions, which capped speeds at 160 kph, disrupted the military's ability to intercept Russian drones and prompted the cancellation of some operations. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel while urging Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. Reuters reported the order to throttle Starshield came from the White House. Trump later vowed to resolve any issues if they persisted. The Moscow Times criticized Russia for designating it an undesirable organization and criminalizing its work, emphasizing their commitment to unbiased reporting despite facing repression.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian officials said the restrictions hampered the military's ability to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancelation of some operations.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Defense Ministry records cases of Starlink losing connection at 161 km/h – sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/defense-ministry-records-cases-of-starlink-losing-connection-at-161",
        "published": "2026-10-23T08:27:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine's Defense Ministry reports Starlink terminals working again at speeds above 161 km/h",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraines-defense-ministry-reports-starlink-terminals-working-again-at",
        "published": "2026-10-24T11:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Ukraine says Starlink at normal speed after delays impede military",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starlink-at-normal-speed-after-delays-impede-military",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:09:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Starlink and Starshield back to required speeds – Zelensky",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/starlink-and-starshield-back-to-required-speeds-zelensky",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraines-starlink-satellite-speeds-restored-after-a-week-of-front",
        "published": "2026-10-24T16:05:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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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