Zelensky: Starlink Fails at High Speeds on Front Lines
On Ukraine, Starlink has resumed stable operation at speeds exceeding 400 km/h. The Starlink satellite system has resumed operation at speeds exceeding 400 km/hr in Ukraine.
Consensus
- Starlink equipment stops functioning at speeds between 130 and 151 km/h on different front-line segments.
- The malfunction hampers frontline logistics and limits drone usage, particularly for mid-range and anti-'Shahed' drones.
- Zelensky called for renewed discussions with partners regarding the issue.
- Ukraine reported damage to 28 power substations and other critical energy infrastructure due to Russian attacks.
- Zelensky denied Ukraine uses Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky stated that the U.S. government issued orders to limit Starlink and Starshield use. — vesti
- Zelensky accused the Trump administration of imposing Starlink restrictions but said he does not know who specifically made the decision. — vedomosti
- The idea to slow down Starlink in Ukraine originated with Elon Musk, and Trump reportedly agreed, allowing the Pentagon to slow down Starshield. — tg_tvrain
- Zelensky mentioned that not all political agreements with Kyiv have been fulfilled. — vedomosti
Coverage (14 sources)
- Restrictions lifted: Ukrainians again use Starlink at full power — РИАМО
- Starlink speed in Ukraine exceeded 400 km/h, connection works stably — DW Главное
- In Ukraine, Starlink resumed stable operation at speeds exceeding 400 km/h — Ведомости
- In Ukraine confirmed restoration of Starlink operation at high speeds. Yesterday Trump stated that he ordered Musk to remove... — Важные истории
- Speed of Starlink work for Ukrainian military restored — defense minister — Дождь (Telegram)
- Starlink resumed operation in Ukraine at speeds exceeding 161 km/h — RBC-Ukraine — ЭХО / Новости
- Starlink system resumed operation in Ukraine at speeds exceeding 161 km/h — Вести
- Economist journalist reports on removal of speed limit for Starlink terminals for Ukrainian Armed Forces — Агентство. Новости
- In the circle of Zelenskyy, talk has started about problems due to Starlink work restrictions — Вести
- Zelenskyy again complained about Starlink restrictions for VU — Вести
- Zelenskyy: Starlink does not work on different sections of the front — Ведомости
- On different sections of the front, Ukraine continues to record Starlink speed restrictions — Zelensky — Дождь
- On different sections of the front, Ukraine continues to record Starlink speed limits — Zelensky — Дождь (Telegram)
- Poddubny explained the benefit of slowing down Starlink for Russia's air defense — Вести
Key entities
- Ukraine
- Starlink
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Moscow
- Ministry of Defense
- The Economist
- RBC-Ukraine
- Evgeniy Khmarenko
- Russia
- Evgeny Poddobny
- Starlink/Starshield
- PVO
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