Ukraine says Starlink limits disrupted its drone operations and missions
Ukrainian officials say Starlink restricted service to their military without warning, disrupting drone operations and missions, days after Elon Musk wrote that Zelenskyy "has gone too far."
Ukrainian officials say Starlink put new limits on its service without warning, disrupting drone operations and other military missions, The Verge reports, citing Reuters and the Financial Times.
The Verge notes the claim comes days after Musk wrote on X that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has gone too far." The excerpt available does not say what Musk was responding to.
An adviser to Zelenskyy said the restrictions began overnight and that Ukraine got no prior notice, according to France 24. The Guardian puts the start on Tuesday evening. It quotes the adviser, who covers military technology, saying several combat missions failed as a result.
The Guardian says SpaceX distributes and manages the terminals, which it describes as a key part of Ukraine's military operations. It links the restrictions to Trump administration pressure on Ukraine to stop long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities. It also reports that Russia fired ballistic missiles with no advance warning from the US.
NBC News says Ukraine described two intense Russian missile attacks that came without the usual advance warning from allies. NBC News and France 24 do not make the oil-strike link in the excerpts provided.
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- The GuardianUkrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restrictedWed, Oct 14, 4:05 AM EDT
- France 24Ukraine says Starlink restricted operations overnight, disrupting military missionsWed, Oct 14, 5:14 AM EDT
- NBC NewsUkraine says new Starlink restrictions disrupt military as it reels from intel gaps and Trump clashWed, Oct 14, 8:51 AM EDT
- The VergeUkraine claims Starlink is suddenly disrupting service for its militaryWed, Oct 14, 11:06 AM EDT
- NBC NewsUkraine Blames Elon Musk for Internet Outage Amid Russian StrikeThu, Oct 15, 7:27 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Wed, Oct 14, 9:05 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Ukraine says Starlink limits disrupted its military, as Russian missile strikes hit
- Wed, Oct 14, 5:16 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Starlink access cut for Ukrainian troops, causing failed missions, Zelenskyy adviser says