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  "id": 16510475,
  "title": "Ukraine war latest: Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-war-latest-starshield-operations-restored-to-normal-speed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T19:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-starshield-operations-restored-to-normal-speed-zelensky-confirms-as-elon-musk-claims-ukraine-violated-starlink-terms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on October 24 that Starlink and Starshield, the militarized satellite internet system by Elon Musk's SpaceX, were operating at full speed following a limited capacity earlier. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara reported speeds of over 400 kilometers per hour, while officials monitored the systems' performance. Despite this, Elon Musk claimed that Ukraine had violated Starlink's terms of service by using it for offensive drone strikes, which he stated would collapse the Ukrainian front line if turned off. However, Ukrainian officials denied these allegations, stating that using Starlink for drone missions is technically impossible due to the system's restrictions and the requirement for special lists and military Starshield connection.",
  "summary": "Key developments on Oct. 24-25: * Starshield operations restored to normal speed, Zelensky confirms as Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms * Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia * Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine, US after Nov. 4, Kremlin aide says * In less than 24 hours, Russia hits 4…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "How Starlink, Starshield pause exposed Ukraine’s drone warfare vulnerability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/how-starlink-starshield-pause-exposed-ukraines-drone-warfare",
        "published": "2026-10-25T12:31:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink’s terms of service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-disputes-elon-musks-claim-that-its-military-violated",
        "published": "2026-10-25T13:41:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Ukraine hits back at Musk’s claim over civilian Starlink use for offensive strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-hits-back-at-musks-claim-over-civilian-starlink-use-for",
        "published": "2026-10-25T14:55:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-disputes-elon-musks-claim-that-its-military-violated-16496458",
        "published": "2026-10-25T15:35:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Ukraine rejects Musk’s claim that it used Starlink for drone attacks, says restrictions make it impossible",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-rejects-musks-claim-that-it-used-starlink-for-drone-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:34:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "GOP Sen. Tillis says \"guardrails and accountability\" needed after Starlink Ukraine slowdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/gop-sen-tillis-says-guardrails-and-accountability-needed-after",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:40:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms during drone operations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-disputes-elon-musks-claim-that-its-military-violated-starlink",
        "published": "2026-10-25T18:18:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Ukraine says its military did not violate Starlink terms, disputing Elon Musk claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-says-its-military-did-not-violate-starlink-terms-disputing",
        "published": "2026-10-25T18:25:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Crow: Elon Musk having control to cut off Starlink to Ukraine is 'beyond disturbing to me'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/crow-elon-musk-having-control-to-cut-off-starlink-to-ukraine-is",
        "published": "2026-10-25T19:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Musk warns military use of Starlink could spark space war. Kyiv’s ex-disinformation chief says he’s building alibi after Starshield scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/musk-warns-military-use-of-starlink-could-spark-space-war-kyivs-ex",
        "published": "2026-10-25T21:35:44.000Z"
      }
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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."
}