{
  "id": 16367775,
  "title": "Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/starlink-seems-to-be-working-normally-again-in-ukraine",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-24T20:46:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/24/starlink-seems-to-be-working-normally-again-in-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SpaceX has reportedly lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starshield, the military-grade version of the company's Starlink internet system. Defense Minister Evgeniy Khmara informed reporters that Starshield is now functioning normally, although the military is still conducting tests and has not received a reason for the prior restrictions. This development comes after a 10-day period during which Ukrainian drones experienced internet connectivity issues while flying at speeds around 100 miles per hour, leading to some drones losing control and others becoming more vulnerable due to slower flight speeds. President Donald Trump reportedly spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday, urging him to restore Starshield service. Both Trump and Musk have previously criticized Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Musk even posting that Zelensky has \"gone too far.\" The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Musk ordered SpaceX to limit Ukraine's Starlink access, though some sources suggested he had discussed the issue with the Trump administration beforehand.",
  "summary": "Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.",
  "key_points": [
    "SpaceX lifted Starshield restrictions in Ukraine",
    "Ukrainian drones faced internet issues during tests",
    "Trump spoke with Musk to restore Starshield service"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}