Starlink Back Online in Ukraine After Disruption
Ukrainian military on the morning of October 24 recorded Starlink and Starshield satellite communications operating at speeds exceeding 161 km/h. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, Ukrainian Pravda, and Suspilne citing sources.
Consensus
- Starlink and Starshield satellite communications in Ukraine have resumed operation.
- The systems are now functioning at speeds exceeding 161 km/h.
- The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense confirmed stable connectivity and is monitoring the situation.
- The disruption previously affected military operations involving drones and battlefield communications.
- The issue began in the night of October 13–14.
Points of divergence
- Sources in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported Starlink working at speeds over 161 km/h. — tg_bbcrussian
- The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense later confirmed speeds exceeding 400 km/h. — novaya_eu
- Vladimir Zelensky confirmed the restoration of Starlink and Starshield operation. — novaya_eu
- Donald Trump claimed Elon Musk had already lifted restrictions on October 22. — novaya_eu
- Ukrainian military continued to report connection loss at 161 km/h on October 23. — novaya_eu
- Zelensky stated on the day before the report that Starlink still operated with limitations despite Trump's claims. — novaya_eu
Coverage (2 sources)
- Starlink in Ukraine working again at speeds over 161 km/h Sources from Ukrainian Pravda in the Ministry of Defense report this — BBC News Русская служба
- Starlink service restoration recorded in Ukraine — Новая газета Европа