From Axios · · 1m 10s
Zelensky: Starlink Speed Restricted Inside Ukraine
Ukraine's military drones now limited to 161km/h on Starlink after Trump administration claims.
In brief
Ukraine's military drones now limited to 161km/h on Starlink after Trump administration claims. Ukraine's military can no longer use Starlink drones faster than 161km/h inside Ukraine due to Trump administration restrictions. Originally reported by Axios.
Ukraine's Starlink Use Restricted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted.
Why Speed Limits Matter
The current restrictions limit the Ukrainian military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones and from sending supplies to soldiers on the front lines.
Trump Administration Claims
Ukrainian officials say they are still scrambling to determine whether the restrictions result from a political decision by the Trump administration or Musk.
Musk's Statement
Musk said in a Wednesday X post that the U.S. government was involved in disrupting Starshield.
White House Denial
A White House official denied the Telegraph's account saying the service is currently operational and the White House did not slow down Starlink.
Speed Limit Impact
Before restrictions, Starlink operated at 400km/h on drones; now limited to 161km/h inside Ukraine but works at 180km/h in EU countries.
The big picture
Ukraine's military can no longer use Starlink drones faster than 161km/h inside Ukraine due to Trump administration restrictions.
