OriginalSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished17:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished17:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ukraine’s Starlink, Starshield back at full power after Elon Musk and White House blame game”
“SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield are fully operational in Ukraine after days of throttling that capped communications at speeds over 100 mph.”
Ukraine Starlink and Starshield back to full speed after restrictions
Key points
- Starlink and Starshield operations resumed at pre-restriction speeds, Ukraine says.
- Disruptions lasted over a week, affecting battlefield communications and drone operations.
- Dispute: Musk and the White House blamed each other for the slowdown.
- Ukrainian officials reported stable connections above 400 km/h (249 mph).
- The episode highlighted dependence on SpaceX and US-controlled systems for Ukraine.
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