STARLINK RESTORED: Ukraine Says Military Network Connection Now Stable...
BBC NewsOctober 24, 2026Breaking
Ukraine's military confirmed Saturday that Starlink satellite internet has regained full operational capacity after days of restricted connectivity that crippled drone operations. The network had been limited to speeds below 161 km/h, severely hampering Ukraine's reliance on Starlink and the military-grade Starshield for piloting drones and coordinating logistics across the battlefield. Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara said speeds now exceed 400 km/h, restoring capabilities essential for strikes deep inside Russia. The restrictions emerged amid tension between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, with Kyiv accusing Trump of pressuring Elon Musk to impose the limits—a claim both Trump and Musk disputed.