Ukraine warns Starlink restrictions will cost lives as drone operations disrupted

Ukraine has warned that people will die after Elon Musk's SpaceX restricted military-grade Starlink services, disrupting drone strikes and drone interception capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Musk to restore full connectivity, saying the decision would cause significant human losses. The restrictions, confirmed by Ukrainian adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, forced some missions to be cancelled. Musk denied involvement, claiming the US military set any speed limits. Connectivity was later partially restored at speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour, though Ukraine called for all limits to be removed. The disruption highlights fraying ties between Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump, with Ukraine relying on Starlink and Starshield as its most effective battlefield communications tool. European allies have voiced support, but no equivalent satellite service exists in the region.