GoKawiilSpaceX keeps Starshield speed limits on Ukrainian drones, officials say
Ukrainian officials say SpaceX has not lifted speed restrictions on its military-grade Starshield terminals, which cut connectivity for drones traveling faster than 100 mph. Deputy ambassador Denys Sienik and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both said Friday that the throttling remains in place despite President Trump's earlier suggestion that service had been restored.
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Dmitri Alperovitch, a national security analyst, says the continued restrictions are costing Ukraine drones and limiting its ability to strike Russian logistics mid-mission, which could affect battlefield outcomes. The episode also underscores how dependent Ukraine's military operations are on a single private company's satellite infrastructure, raising questions about reliability during wartime.
- Starshield speed limits above 100 mph remain unlifted despite Trump's earlier comments suggesting otherwise.
- Ukrainian officials say the restrictions are hampering drone strikes on Russian logistics targets.
- The dispute highlights Ukraine's reliance on SpaceX for critical military communications infrastructure.
Source: cnbc.com — Annie Palmer, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “Musk's SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is rising”
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