Zelenskyy: Starshield speed limits persist across Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starshield satellite service speed restrictions remain in place along the entire front line and in temporarily occupied territories, complicating the interception of Russian jet drones and countering other unmanned aerial vehicles. Zelenskyy stated in his November 13 evening address that the defense minister and commander-in-chief reported the restrictions are still active, and he expects negotiations with the American side involving Ukraine's defense and foreign ministries. He called the limitations on occupied sovereign Ukrainian territory a "very, very bad signal" that could suggest to Russia that the US treats these lands differently. The restrictions, first reported on November 12, limit Starshield speeds to 161 km/h over Ukraine. Ukrainian officials suspect deliberate intent, possibly to strengthen Russia's position in peace talks. A bipartisan group of 105 US lawmakers has demanded explanations from the Trump administration and SpaceX.