Ukraine's military Starlink access restored after disruption
Ukraine's access to military-grade Starlink services is being restored after a sudden disruption on Wednesday that hampered drone operations and caught officials off guard. Defense ministry sources confirmed partial restoration by Thursday morning, with services reportedly returning to pre-disruption capacity. The disruption imposed speed restrictions above 100 miles per hour, with some units losing connection at speeds as low as 45 miles per hour, complicating mid-range strikes, air defense intercepts, and front-line logistics. Ukrainian officials are investigating the cause, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attributed any limits to the US government, which operates the Starshield network. The incident highlights Ukraine's deep dependence on Starlink for battlefield communications and drone warfare, raising questions about potential political motivations amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian energy facilities.