Zelenskyy says Starlink limits hit Ukraine only, challenges Musk's technical claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite systems remain in place, contradicting earlier reports of full restoration, and he disputes the company's technical explanation for the issue. Zelenskyy stated the restrictions hamper Ukraine's military drone operations, including intercepting Russian attacks and supplying front-line troops. He cited tests showing the systems worked at high speeds in EU countries but failed at the same speeds inside Ukraine, calling it a "planned operation" and raising doubts about SpaceX's technical rationale. Ukrainian officials report receiving conflicting explanations, with SpaceX citing technical problems while company contacts and the White House blame each other. The restrictions affect both Starlink and US-controlled Starshield systems, potentially limiting Ukraine's intelligence gathering and long-range strike capabilities.