US throttles Ukraine's Starlink, crippling military air defence systems
President Zelenskyy said Friday that Ukraine's military Starlink access has not been fully restored after the US throttled the satellite service. Reuters reported the White House order came from inside the administration to slow Starshield speeds, which support Ukraine's air defence systems. Zelenskyy called the move a "very dangerous and unpleasant surprise.".
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 18:01 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC
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