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Ukraine disputes Musk's claim it broke Starlink rules; speeds restored

Ukraine denies Elon Musk's claim that its military misused Starlink for drone strikes, after speeds were restored following a disruption of more than a week.

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Ukrainian officials deny Elon Musk's claim that the country's military broke Starlink's terms of service by using the network for offensive drone strikes. Ukraine says its access has been restored to normal speeds.

Serhii Beskrestnov, a defense technology adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said existing limits on the civilian system in Ukraine made that kind of offensive use impossible, according to PBS. CNBC reports Ukraine's argument that commercial Starlink limits block medium- and long-range strikes. Ars Technica says Ukraine denies misusing the commercial service.

Musk said Ukraine's military violated the terms and used Starlink to "kill people." He said, "That loophole was closed last week." The New York Times says it was his first comment since the disruption. NBC News and BBC News report he said SpaceX imposed limits last week. The Hill says he alluded to slowing the service.

Zelenskyy said Saturday that Starlink and Starshield speeds were back to what they were before the restrictions, according to France 24. Those restrictions had disrupted front-line operations for more than a week. The New York Times says drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, are also back to normal. Deutsche Welle says the episode caused tension with the US.

On Sunday, Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, told CBS's "Face the Nation" that Musk's ability to cut off Starlink to Ukraine is "beyond disturbing to me," The Hill reports.

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  1. The HillMusk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine: WSJTue, Oct 20, 4:42 PM EDT
  2. CNBCElon Musk ordered Starlink slowdown for Ukraine: ReportTue, Oct 20, 7:06 PM EDT
  3. Deutsche WelleElon Musk ordered a slowdown of Starlink in Ukraine — reportTue, Oct 20, 11:00 PM EDT
  4. The HillDemocrats call for investigation into Musk over reported Starlink slowdown orderWed, Oct 21, 10:47 AM EDT
  5. The HillGOP rep: 'We got to investigate' Starlink slowdown reportWed, Oct 21, 11:32 AM EDT
  6. Ars TechnicaReport: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on TrumpWed, Oct 21, 2:35 PM EDT
  7. CNBCTrump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who didWed, Oct 21, 4:38 PM EDT
  8. CBS NewsElon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to UkraineThu, Oct 22, 12:52 AM EDT
  9. Al JazeeraUkraine’s access to Starlink a decision for Elon Musk, Rubio saysThu, Oct 22, 1:54 AM EDT
  10. The HillRubio, Hegseth, point fingers at Musk in Starlink slowdownThu, Oct 22, 6:00 AM EDT
  11. CNBCUkraine Starlink slowdown raises business risks for Elon Musk partnersThu, Oct 22, 6:43 AM EDT
  12. CNBCTrump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reportsThu, Oct 22, 3:05 PM EDT
  13. The HillTrump admin points finger at Musk in Starlink confusionThu, Oct 22, 5:09 PM EDT
  14. The HillTrump offers comments on whether he called Musk to restore Starlink to UkraineThu, Oct 22, 5:27 PM EDT
  15. BBC NewsTrump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet accessThu, Oct 22, 5:42 PM EDT
  16. Al JazeeraTrump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia warThu, Oct 22, 9:46 PM EDT
  17. Deutsche WelleMusk's Starshield system 'back' in Ukraine, says TrumpFri, Oct 23, 1:37 AM EDT
  18. Ars TechnicaUkraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellitesFri, Oct 23, 7:30 AM EDT
  19. The GuardianUkraine troops report ongoing problems with Starlink satellite networkFri, Oct 23, 8:09 AM EDT
  20. CBS NewsQuestions linger about Ukraine's access to Elon Musk's Starlink and StarshieldFri, Oct 23, 9:21 AM EDT
  21. The HillTrump denies speaking to Musk about Starlink but says he will if it’s not fixedFri, Oct 23, 11:46 AM EDT
  22. CNBCMusk's SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is risingFri, Oct 23, 1:04 PM EDT
  23. The HillUkraine: Starlink still isn't working after Trump restoration promiseFri, Oct 23, 4:17 PM EDT
  24. CBS NewsHow Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield are shaping the war in UkraineFri, Oct 23, 5:50 PM EDT
  25. PBS NewsHourWATCH: Trump defends Musk on Starlink disturbances, says he'll 'never do anything wrong'Fri, Oct 23, 5:54 PM EDT
  26. BBC NewsWho actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?Fri, Oct 23, 6:24 PM EDT
  27. France 24Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield connection 'stable' againSat, Oct 24, 5:48 AM EDT
  28. BBC NewsUkraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limitsSat, Oct 24, 7:17 AM EDT
  29. CBS NewsUkraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruptionSat, Oct 24, 7:40 AM EDT
  30. The HillUkraine reports Starlink operating again after slowdownSat, Oct 24, 8:07 AM EDT
  31. CNBCUkraine says Starlink and Starshield high speed restrictions have been liftedSat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM EDT
  32. Al JazeeraUkraine says Starlink restored as attacks continue in Russia and UkraineSat, Oct 24, 10:23 AM EDT
  33. The GuardianUkraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictionsSat, Oct 24, 11:31 AM EDT
  34. PBS NewsHourUkraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruptionSat, Oct 24, 12:05 PM EDT
  35. ABC NewsUkraine says Starlink satellite access is fully back after weeklong disruptionSat, Oct 24, 1:48 PM EDT
  36. NPRUkraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptionsSat, Oct 24, 1:54 PM EDT
  37. France 24“Witkoff should step down” says Ukraine Committee ChiefSat, Oct 24, 2:37 PM EDT
  38. Deutsche WelleUkraine: Starlink satellite speeds restored to normalSat, Oct 24, 3:33 PM EDT
  39. The New York TimesElon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s RulesSat, Oct 24, 8:10 PM EDT
  40. Fox NewsUkraine's Starlink restored as Elon Musk claims Kyiv violated terms of service 'to kill people'Sat, Oct 24, 8:24 PM EDT
  41. The HillMusk says he was behind Starlink's slowdown in UkraineSat, Oct 24, 8:44 PM EDT
  42. CBS NewsSpaceX satellite system back up to full speed in Ukraine, officials saySat, Oct 24, 8:55 PM EDT
  43. BBC NewsWhy is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?Sun, Oct 25, 1:45 AM EDT
  44. BBC NewsMusk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restoredSun, Oct 25, 4:15 AM EDT
  45. NBC NewsElon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole’ after limits hit drone operationsSun, Oct 25, 6:52 AM EDT
  46. PBS NewsHourUkraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of serviceSun, Oct 25, 11:35 AM EDT
  47. CNBCUkraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms during drone operationsSun, Oct 25, 2:18 PM EDT
  48. The HillCrow: Elon Musk having control to cut off Starlink to Ukraine is 'beyond disturbing to me'Sun, Oct 25, 3:30 PM EDT
  49. Ars TechnicaMusk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikesMon, Oct 26, 2:09 PM EDT
  50. CBS NewsUkraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that drone strikes violated Starlink's termsMon, Oct 26, 5:08 PM EDT
  51. CBS NewsDetails as Elon Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink's terms and conditionsMon, Oct 26, 7:46 PM EDT
  52. The VergeElon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of serviceTue, Oct 27, 3:24 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (26)
  1. Sun, Oct 25, 11:40 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  2. Sun, Oct 25, 11:20 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  3. Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says speeds are restored
  4. Sun, Oct 25, 10:40 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX closed Starlink "loophole" in Ukraine; Kyiv says speeds restored
  5. Sun, Oct 25, 10:25 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says Ukraine broke Starlink rules; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  6. Sun, Oct 25, 10:10 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  7. Sun, Oct 25, 9:50 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  8. Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  9. Sun, Oct 25, 9:10 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  10. Sun, Oct 25, 8:50 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says Ukraine broke Starlink rules; Kyiv says full speeds are back
  11. Sun, Oct 25, 8:30 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX closed Starlink "loophole" in Ukraine; Kyiv says speeds restored
  12. Sun, Oct 25, 8:10 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says speeds are back to normal
  13. Sun, Oct 25, 7:50 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says Ukraine broke Starlink rules; Kyiv says full speeds are restored
  14. Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX closed Starlink "loophole" in Ukraine; Kyiv says speeds restored
  15. Sun, Oct 25, 7:10 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink; Kyiv says speeds are back
  16. Sun, Oct 25, 6:55 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Musk says Ukraine broke Starlink rules; Kyiv says speeds are restored
  17. Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 PM EDT, 12 outlets: Zelenskyy says Starlink speeds are back to normal in Ukraine
  18. Sat, Oct 24, 8:20 AM EDT, 10 outlets: Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield links are stable after a week of slowdowns
  19. Sat, Oct 24, 5:50 AM EDT, 10 outlets: Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield links are stable again
  20. Fri, Oct 23, 6:05 PM EDT, 9 outlets: Ukraine says Starshield still slow a day after Trump said Musk restored it
  21. Fri, Oct 23, 1:10 PM EDT, 8 outlets: Trump says he hasn't spoken to Musk as Ukraine's Starlink problems continue
  22. Fri, Oct 23, 8:25 AM EDT, 8 outlets: Ukrainian troops report Starlink problems despite Trump saying service is restored
  23. Fri, Oct 23, 1:40 AM EDT, 7 outlets: Trump declines to say who ordered Starlink cap in Ukraine, says Musk reversed it
  24. Thu, Oct 22, 5:45 PM EDT, 7 outlets: Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's Starlink access
  25. Thu, Oct 22, 3:25 PM EDT, 6 outlets: Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, WSJ reports
  26. Tue, Oct 20, 11:05 PM EDT, 2 outlets: WSJ: Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine