Ukraine's Drone Strikes Drop Sharply After Starlink Speed Limits

Ukraine's drone strikes against Russian vehicles plummeted on October 14 after speed restrictions were imposed on its Starlink satellite communications system, according to a chart by the Institute for the Study of War. The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, though Musk, the U.S. military, and President Donald Trump have all denied responsibility. Ukrainian drone speeds were limited to 100 miles per hour, halving their previous capability and hampering strikes and defenses against Russian attacks. The restrictions have delayed casualty evacuations and increased strikes on civilian infrastructure, according to officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the slowdown, while connectivity reports remain mixed, with some sources saying service was restored and others noting ongoing speed limits.