Zelenskiy: Starshield Speed Limits Again Disrupt Ukraine's Defenses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Thursday that Ukrainian military units have faced significant disruptions to the Starshield satellite service for several days, affecting the entire front line and Russian-occupied areas. He stated the speed limit of 161 kph hampers Ukrainian interceptors from downing Russian drones, aiding Russian strikes. Zelenskiy said the restrictions help Russians kill more Ukrainians and conduct more accurate attacks, with Ukraine seeking clarification from the US side. This follows a mid-October incident where SpaceX capped Starlink and Starshield speeds amid tensions with the Trump administration over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, with service restored on October 24. The new disruptions come a day after US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, the first since February, where the issue was not raised. Ukraine has recently intensified strikes on Russian refineries while Moscow continues attacking Ukrainian infrastructure.