Zelensky says Starshield speed limits still hinder Ukraine's military operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Friday that speed restrictions on the American Starshield system, the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, remain in effect and are hindering Ukrainian military operations. Zelenskiy stated the restrictions persist along the entire front line and in temporarily occupied territories, complicating the interception of Russian jet-propelled drones. He expects Ukraine's defense and foreign ministries, with US counterparts, to resolve the issue, noting successful attacks have occurred due to slower interception speeds. The president announced the restrictions were reintroduced Thursday, saying they have affected operations for several days. He emphasized the disruptions are systematic, not technical errors, and warned the restrictions aid Russian precision attacks and cause further Ukrainian casualties.