Starlink service limits reportedly disrupt Ukrainian combat drone missions
Reuters reports a Ukrainian adviser said military-grade Starlink was limited above 160 km/h; a military unit reported canceled missions.
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Reuters reports that SpaceX limited some Starlink services in Ukraine, disrupting combat drone missions, according to Ukrainian officials. Presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said forces received no warning and the military-grade version stopped operating above 160 km/h. Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Reaction Corps said some missions were canceled and connections could drop for 10–20 seconds at 110–120 km/h. Reuters said the reason for the limits was unclear; SpaceX did not immediately respond to its request for comment.
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