Techcrunch Ukraine Restores Starlink Service After Disruptions Impacting Drone Operations
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- •Ukraine regained full access to Starlink after a week of service disruptions.
- •The disruptions affected military drone operations, limiting speeds and connectivity.
- •Elon Musk admitted to throttling the service, citing U.S. government control over Starshield.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced on October 24, 2026, that it regained full access to SpaceX's Starlink service after over a week of disruptions that affected military drone operations. The restrictions limited Starlink connectivity for drones flying faster than 100 mph, hindering Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX had throttled the service but claimed the U.S. government controlled changes to Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink. The restoration of service comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict, with both Ukraine and Russia agreeing to a localized ceasefire in Oleshky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Starlink for military logistics and communications. The situation remains tense, with ongoing negotiations and military operations continuing in the region.
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