{
  "id": 16395488,
  "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-16395488",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T21:25:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/ukraine-zelenskyy-military-starlink-satellite-connection-stable-after-restrictions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's military declared its connection to the Starlink satellite system stable on the 10th day after experiencing a sudden restriction. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accused the Ukrainian military of violating the company's terms, but neither Musk nor the US government, which operates Starshield using Starlink technology, took responsibility for the restrictions. Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov stated that Ukraine was \"physically unable\" to use Starlink for long- and medium-range attack drone operations. Starlink terminals, produced by SpaceX, are crucial for Ukraine's military operations, and the restrictions hindered the military's ability to intercept Russian attack drones and prevent strikes behind enemy lines. The speed limits coincided with the announcement of a US deal to buy Russian diesel, though President Trump denied any involvement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that President Trump had no authority over Starlink and Starshield. Despite the restoration of Starlink operations at full speed, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed both Russia and the US government for the temporary limitations, expressing concern about potential human losses.",
  "summary": "But Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, accuses Ukrainian military of violating the company’s terms Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted . But hours after the announcement, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose company owns Starlink, accused the…",
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    "outlets": 7,
    "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": "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "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-16411088",
        "published": "2026-10-24T22:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "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-16384079",
        "published": "2026-10-24T23:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'To kill people': Musk accuses Ukraine military of misusing Starlink for drone strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/to-kill-people-musk-accuses-ukraine-military-of-misusing-starlink-for",
        "published": "2026-10-25T00:57:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}