Ukraine and Elon Musk dispute claims about Starlink use in drone attacks
Ukrainian military operations were disrupted as Starlink and Starshield services faced sudden restrictions. Speed limits on Starlink terminals and partial loss of drone connectivity occurred during Russian attacks. The Ukrainian government confirmed access was restored by Oct. 24, with officials stating services returned to normal speeds.
- Elon Musk stated that SpaceX limited the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
- Elon Musk posted on X that Starlink cannot be used for offensive drone attacks to kill people.
- Musk claimed Starlink played a crucial role in preventing Russia from overrunning Ukraine.
- Starlink terminals over Ukraine have a speed limit of 70-90 km/h.
- Serhiy Beskrestnov denied that Ukrainian forces violated Starlink usage terms.
- Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Starshield network access is not fully restored.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield were lifted.
- Ukrainian drones connected to Starshield lost connectivity during Russian attacks.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump called Musk to request lifting Starlink speed limits.
- Zelensky stated Russia launched nearly 2,300 drones against Ukrainian cities last week.
- Trump stated he had not yet spoken with Elon Musk regarding Starlink issues.
- Russia agreed to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv next month.
- Starlink systems began operating at speeds of 420 km/h.
- Ukrainian officials reported restrictions capped Starshield operations at speeds of 100 mph.
- The US armed forces manage the Starshield military system.
- SpaceX's Starlink business generated revenue in the third quarter of 2026.
- The European Union is developing a new satellite network called Iris².
- Eutelsat's OneWeb service has about 600 active satellites.
- Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov described Musk's latest post as very strange.
- Zelensky said a three-way meeting involving US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials will occur in November.
- The internet connection provided by SpaceX to the Ukrainian army was suddenly restricted.
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