Ukraine Says Overnight Starlink Restrictions Disrupted Military Missions
Starlink imposed overnight restrictions on devices in Ukraine. An adviser to Ukraine's president said so on Wednesday.
Ukraine said the restrictions affected front-line operations. They also affected its ability to control drones.
A Ukrainian official said Ukraine got no warning beforehand. Ukraine relies on Starlink for battlefield communications.
The BBC said Ukraine uses it to guide drones to Russian targets. Reports say a speed limit affects military StarShield devices.
It applies to devices moving faster than about 160 kilometers per hour. Several missions were reportedly disrupted. No independent evidence shows the White House ordered the change.
Klear Note — Starlink terminals are devices used to access its internet service.
Key Terms 2
- Starlink Satellite internet service run by the company SpaceX.
- StarShield Military version of the Starlink internet service.