Zelensky Urges Musk to Remove 160 km/h Starlink Speed Limit
Starlink terminals in Ukraine lost connectivity above 160 km/h, disrupting drone and reconnaissance missions. Zelensky publicly asked Musk to lift the restriction, calling it a risk to lives. Musk said the U.S. government controls Starshield, not SpaceX.
- The overnight speed restriction came with no warning to Ukrainian forces
- Connectivity dropped above 160 km/h, disrupting several missions
- Musk says Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government
- Some connectivity was restored; Kyiv demands all limits be removed
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