Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
SpaceX overnight imposed a 160km/h speed limit on Starlink terminals in Ukraine, disrupting drone operations and interceptor missions on the battlefield.
Ukraine's defence ministry says the restriction degrades capabilities for front-line logistics, reconnaissance, and air defence—critical tools against Russian strikes.
Zelensky's adviser claims the move is politically motivated and linked to Trump's disputed "energy ceasefire," though SpaceX has not commented.
Russian forces launched 39 ballistic missiles and 128 drones overnight; Ukraine shot down only 4 missiles and 115 drones, leaving 600,000 without power.
Ukraine relies on US satellite intelligence to detect incoming Russian missiles, but recent strikes hit Kyiv without warning as the system appears compromised.