Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions

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Key context: <p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’</p><p>Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government said on Saturday, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/ukraine-soldiers-combat-access-starlink-satellite-internet-restricted">was suddenly restricted</a>.</p><p>The Starlink satellite terminals, which are produced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX but managed by the US government, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations. Sudden speed restrictions on the terminals, which capped operations at speeds of 160km/h (99mph), led to the failure of several Ukrainian combat missions earlier this month.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/ukraine-zelenskyy-military-starlink-satellite-connection-stable-after-restrictions">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.