Who throttled the satellite service so crucial for Ukrainian drones? Two US media outlets blame SpaceX founder Elon Musk. He had previously pointed to the ... Show more
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Key FactsUkraine Reports Starlink Restrictions
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Ukrainian officials said access was restricted overnight without warning, disrupting battlefield operations; Newsweek could not independently verify the claims.
- Serhii Beskrestnov said SpaceX imposed a limit affecting military-grade terminals moving faster than 100 miles per hour.
- Trump said Saturday he urged Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, while Musk said Zelensky had gone too far.
- Local authorities reported three deaths in Kyiv and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands Wednesday; Russia reported attacks on energy facilities.
Zelensky has gone too far.— Elon Musk, in a post on X on Saturday
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