Starlink restrictions strain US-Ukraine ties as Kyiv warns of casualties

Ukraine reported new restrictions on its use of Starlink satellite internet for military defense this week, prompting Kyiv to allege the limits could cause significant casualties and strain relations with the US. Ukrainian officials said SpaceX imposed speed limits on Starlink terminals without warning, disrupting drone missions and air defense operations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the move could result in many deaths, while Poland, which funds Ukraine's subscriptions, criticized Elon Musk. Musk denied responsibility, stating the US government controls Starshield systems and any limits were set by President Donald Trump. The White House has not confirmed this, and the restrictions come amid Trump's criticism of Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries.