Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
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The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
Taiwan should not rely on a single foreign satellite provider for critical wartime communications, analysts have warned, after sudden restrictions on the use of Elon Muskโs Starlink disrupted Ukrainian drone operations. The episode has renewed debate in Taiwan over the risks of entrusting essential communications to foreign commercial operators whose services could be restricted for political, military or business reasons. Analysts said this was particularly relevant as Taipei was trying to...
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.
Ukraine has regained a "stable" connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, Kyiv's defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions to the connection led to tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
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Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
US secretary of state says White House not to blame for reported speed limits on internet services in Ukraine.
Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering.
Top US diplomat says Ukraine has requested access to military-grade version of Starlink for strikes deep inside Russia.
Starlink tagged Reliance Industriesโ statement issued, in which the Mukesh Ambani-led company said it welcomed satellite-comm competition โ including Starlink โ but urged all players to comply with Indian law
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.
Can a flick of a switch really be enough for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end Ukraine's hopes of holding out against Russia? With Kyiv already reeling from daily strikes by Russia's new motor-powered drones, the United States decision to slow SpaceX Starlink service felt immediately Wednesday when air raid warnings failed.
The recent disruption of SpaceXโs Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine comes as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv to halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The system plays a key role in Ukraineโs long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Muskโs increasingly close ties with Donald Trump.
???? As Ukraine reports slowdowns in the Starlink system used for battlefield communications and frontline logistics, Elon Musk says that "any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."
Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. A senior Ukrainian official, who asked not to be named, told AFP on Wednesday that Starlink data communication speeds had been "throttled". The change has come at a time of renewed tension between Kyiv and Washington, with US President Donald Trump seeking to bring down global fuel prices by buying Russian diesel and pressuring both sides to stop attacking energy infrastructure.
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been throttled after SpaceX bossย Elon Musk called the targeting by Ukrainian drones of data services in Russia "a step too far".ย
โ Ukraine is โin contact โwith the US, SpaceX and NATO to seek โclarification โover โ limitations imposed on its access โto the Starlink satellite โ internet system, a source in the โcountry's Defence Ministry โsaid on Wednesday. Ukrainian troops have reported that the Starlink โconnection is being shut off when travelling at โhigher speeds, causing major โdisruption to โUkrainian drone operations, many โof which depend on satellite internet to pilot the craft. FRANCE 24โs International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.
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Elon Musk's Starlink imposed restrictions on the operation of internet terminals in Ukraine overnight, disrupting military missions, an adviser to the Ukrainian president said on Wednesday. The official said Ukraine was given no prior warning about the restrictions to the satellite system it relies on for battlefield operations.
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