Ukraine says Starlink speeds restricted, disrupting drone missions

Ukraine says the speed of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet network in the country has been restricted. BBC

Starlink, which is owned by Elon Musk, plays a vital part in the war with Russia by allowing Kyiv to guide drones to Russian targets, according to the same report. Ukrainian officials reported limitations to military-grade Starlink service at speeds above 160 km/h. Reuters

Ukraine said SpaceX restricted Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian attack and air-defence drone missions. Reuters Ukrainian military officials said SpaceX interrupted the functioning of military-grade Starlink terminals without warning. Reuters

Starshield is SpaceX's military version of Starlink. Reuters

Musk has suggested the U.S. government may be behind a restriction affecting the speed at which some Ukrainian weapons travel and stay connected to the Starlink network. BBC

Europe does not have a ready-made alternative to Starlink that Ukrainian soldiers could attach to their drones. Reuters