SpaceX restricts Ukraine's Starlink use on battlefield drones
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive
SpaceX has imposed sudden restrictions on Ukrainian battlefield drones' use of Starlink satellite communications, slowing their speed.
SpaceX has suddenly imposed a speed limit on Starlink terminals mounted on Ukrainian drones, an adviser to President Zelenskyy said Wednesday. The restrictions came as the capital endured a second consecutive night of Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Ukrainian officials expressed concern that the move signals weakening U.S. support for the war effort. The development coincided with President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine did not receive the usual advance warning from Western partners about the Russian missiles targeting Kyiv, triggering fears that Ukraine is being starved of vital intelligence from the U.S. Zelenskyy did not specify which partners he was referring to. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
The restrictions frustrated the Ukrainian military and deepened fears that Kyiv's relationship with Washington is unraveling. Starlink is considered an essential tool for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials are concerned that U.S. support related to military intelligence sharing and use of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communications may be in jeopardy.
How it is being reported
- Ukrainian drones forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of StarlinkKYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian drones lost some of their speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on battlefield use of the country’s U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured a second consecutive night of missile attacks.TribLIVE · 15 Oct, 01:12
- Ukrainian drones lose some speed after SpaceX imposes sudden restrictions on use of StarlinkPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 14 Oct, 18:32
In this story: Ukraine · SpaceX · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Donald Trump · Elon Musk · Russia · Kyiv · Starlink
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