Zelenskyy: Starlink Still Throttled Over Ukraine, Deliberately

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Starlink satellite internet remains deliberately throttled over Ukraine, calling it a planned operation after tests showed the restriction only affects his country. The speed limit hinders Ukrainian drones, which rely on the US satellite system for both defense against Russian jet drones and medium-range attacks. Zelenskyy noted the satellites do not track antennas on objects flying faster than 161 kilometers per hour, amid escalating Russian air strikes. Starlink is owned by Elon Musk, though the military function Starshield is reportedly controlled by the Pentagon. Ukrainian media reported the service may have resumed, but Zelenskyy cited tests in EU countries at 180 km/h as evidence of targeted throttling.