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  "id": 16411030,
  "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal after week-long disruption, Elon Musk accuses Kyiv of violating Starlink’s terms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-after-week-long-disruption",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-25T01:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-after-week-long-disruption-elon-musk-accuses-kyiv-of-violating-starlink-s-terms-11792890450707.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's Starlink satellite system and military variant Starshield have returned to normal operations following a week-long disruption, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The speeds now meet the country's requirements, allowing for improved front-line logistics and defense against Russian attacks. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry confirmed that the connection remained stable at over 400 km/h. Starshield, a military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, was used by Ukraine for intercepting incoming Russian strikes and conducting attacks on Russian infrastructure. Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service, but neither Musk nor the US government took responsibility for the restrictions. Ukraine's current reliance on Starlink for frontline communications and medium-range attack drones remains crucial for the country's military efforts.",
  "summary": "Starlink and Starshield speeds in Ukraine returned to normal by Saturday, improving frontline logistics and communications. The previous week’s speed cap had disrupted military operations. Musk said it was imposed after Ukraine used Starlink for offensive drone strikes.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "‘It wasn’t me, and I don’t think it was Elon’: Trump and his cabinet send mixed messages about what led to Ukraine’s Starshield interruptions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/it-wasnt-me-and-i-dont-think-it-was-elon-trump-and-his-cabinet-send",
        "published": "2026-10-23T13:28:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Trump says he will fix any Starlink access problem in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-says-he-will-fix-any-starlink-access-problem-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-23T15:36:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Trump says he will fix any Starlink access problem in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-says-he-will-fix-any-starlink-access-problem-in-ukraine-16212414",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:24:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "Starlink connection restored at high speed in Ukraine, defense minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/starlink-connection-restored-at-high-speed-in-ukraine-defense",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:09:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Zelenskyy says Starlink is working again in Ukraine and thanks Americans who 'took this seriously'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/zelenskyy-says-starlink-is-working-again-in-ukraine-and-thanks",
        "published": "2026-10-24T16:15:57.000Z"
      }
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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."
}