Starlink Disruption Hits Ukraine's Drones
\n\nElon Musk has pointed to US President Donald Trump and the American military as the authorities responsible for restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink connectivity, as Kyiv reported disruptions to its battlefield operations amid growing tensions with Washington.
\n\nMusk said the military-grade satellite service Starshield is owned and controlled by the US government, with any limits on speed or usage decided by the US military and ultimately the president. His comments came after Ukrainian officials reported that unexpected speed restrictions had affected drone operations and forced the cancellation of some planned military missions.
\n\nThe restrictions were introduced overnight on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian officials, who said their forces had received no advance warning. The disruptions came as Russia launched deadly attacks against Ukraine, including ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv that Ukrainian officials said were not preceded by the usual warnings from allies.
\n\nUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for the restoration of connectivity, saying he hoped the disruption was the result of a technical error or a major technical problem.
\n\nUkraine's defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said the restrictions were not coincidental and linked them to the prevailing political situation.
\n\nMusk, responding to appeals from Ukrainian officials on…
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