Ukraine says SpaceX throttled Starlink terminals, limiting drone operations and frontline communications as Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv for a second night.
01Summary
- 01Ukrainian officials said Starlink satellite services were limited for terminals travelling over 100mph overnight on Wednesday.
- 02Defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said Ukraine was deprived of one of its few chances to defend itself from Shahed drones.
- 03Poland, which pays for Ukrainian Starlink subscriptions, criticised Elon Musk over the alleged throttling.
- 04Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv for a second night in a row, killing at least nine people and damaging electricity and heating infrastructure.
02Why it matters
If Starlink access is restricted, Ukraine could face greater difficulty in using drones and sustaining frontline logistics. The missile strikes on Kyiv also underline how quickly disruptions to communications and air defence can affect civilians and the war effort.
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