{
  "id": 16387552,
  "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal; Musk says Kyiv violated terms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms-16387552",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T23:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261025/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine declared on Saturday that its Starlink satellite system and military version Starshield were fully operational following a week-long disruption that hampered military activities and heightened tensions with the United States. However, just hours later, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, claimed that the Ukrainian military had breached the terms of Starlink's usage. Neither Musk nor the U.S. government, which utilizes Starshield leveraging Starlink technology, claimed responsibility for the curbs in place. According to Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov, the Ukrainian military is unable to employ Starlink for long- and medium-range attack drones. The general staff and defense ministry of Ukraine have not yet provided a response. The Starshield issues emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase Russian diesel while urging Kyiv to cease striking Russian oil refineries.",
  "summary": "KYIV — Ukraine said on Saturday that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional after over a week of restrictions that disrupted military operations and intensified tensions with the U.S. But hours later, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose company owns Starlink, accused the Ukrainian military of violating the company's terms. Neither Musk nor the U.S.…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/musk-says-he-was-behind-starlink-speed-restriction-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:11:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraines-military-says-starlink-satellite-connection-stable-after",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:25:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:27:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink terms with offensive drone strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/musk-says-ukraine-violated-starlink-terms-with-offensive-drone-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:30:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}