Musk Limits Starlink Speeds for Ukraine's Military, Disrupting Drone Operations

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Elon Musk restricted Starlink satellite internet speeds for Ukraine's military on October 14, severely disrupting Ukrainian drone operations, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. The speed limits made some drones nearly unusable, hampering Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets. The move caused alarm in Kyiv and confusion within the Trump administration, with unclear whether Musk acted unilaterally or coordinated with officials. Musk claimed the U.S. military decides Starlink restrictions, while Trump denied knowledge of who imposed them. The limits deepened U.S.-Ukraine tensions, highlighting Kyiv's reliance on the system for drone strikes and air defense.


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