Ukraine's Starshield Limitation Above 161 km/h Reinstated
Zelenskyy stated about new malfunctions in the Starshield system operation. For several days, military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been detecting speed limitations on the Starshield satellite system, the military version of Starlink, at a level of 161 kilometers per hour, Vladimir Zelenskyy wrote in Telegram.
Consensus
- Ukrainian military forces have experienced significant disruptions in the Starshield satellite communication system.
- The disruptions are due to a speed limitation set at 161 km/h (100 mph).
- The limitation is described as systemic, not random technical errors.
- The issue affects operations along the entire front line and on occupied territories.
- The limitation hampers the ability to intercept Russian reactive drones.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for explanations from the U.S. government and SpaceX.
- SpaceX denies having made any changes to the system.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky first reported the new failures yesterday morning. — thebell
- The U.S. government denied that the White House issued the order to limit Starshield, despite reports from Reuters. — thebell
- In October, the speed limit was lifted on 24 October after a phone call from Trump to Musk. — thebell
- Ivan Maks stated that Starlink was initially intended for civilian and defensive use, and he criticized its use for offensive drone strikes. — vedomosti
- Musk claimed that Ukraine violated the terms of use by using Starlink for offensive drone attacks. — novaya_eu
- The previous limitation was lifted on 24 October, but Ukrainian forces reported continued issues on 23 October. — novaya_eu
- The new limitations coincided with the Abu Dhabi talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. — mediazona
- The U.S. has asked Russia to prepare proposals for a future European security agreement. — novaya_eu
Coverage (14 sources)
- Main things for the weekend: — Радио Свобода
- President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelenskyy reported on November 15 that the speed of Starshield communication system terminals near the l... — Радио Свобода
- Starshield is again disconnected for VU at speeds above 161 km/h. SpaceX says nothing changed — The Bell
- Zelensky confirms limitations in Starshield satellite communications work — SpaceX denies it — ЭХО / Новости
- Zelensky: Work of Starshield in Ukraine again restricted — Ведомости
- Work of military version of Starlink in Ukraine again restricted, Zelensky said — Новая газета Европа
- Zelenskyy reported on new Starshield restrictions along the entire front line in Ukraine — Медиазона
- Zelenskyy: Speed limits of 161 km/h reappear in Starshield operations — BBC News Русская служба
- Zelenskyy claims new Starshield system malfunctions — DW Главное
- Zelenskyy reports new Starshield malfunctions over Ukrainian territory — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelensky says about significant malfunctions in the work of Starshield on Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Zelensky says Starshield operates with limitations — ЭХО / Новости
- Vladimir Zelenskyy announces new Starshield malfunctions — Настоящее Время
- Zelensky says Starlink malfunctions on the front again — Meduza
Key entities
- Ukraine
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Starshield
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- SpaceX
- Russia
- Evgeniy Khmarenko
- Mikhail Drapatyi
- MID
- Telegram
- Starlink
- Subdivisions
- Ukrainian Army
- Ukrainian Army
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