Zelenskyy Slams New US Satellite Internet Restrictions in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again criticized restrictions on US satellite internet Starshield over Ukraine, calling the ongoing speed limits along the front line and occupied territories a "very bad signal" that hampers drone defense capabilities. Zelenskyy instructed Ukraine's foreign and defense ministries to raise the issue with all US authorities, emphasizing that occupied territories are sovereign Ukrainian land. He warned the restrictions signal to Russia that America might adopt a different stance toward these areas. Similar throttling occurred in mid-October, when SpaceX owner Elon Musk accused Kyiv of using civilian Starlink for drone attacks in violation of terms. Ukraine has relied on Starlink-based internet for military communications since Russia's February 2022 invasion.