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Ukraine says Starlink speed limits disrupt interceptor drones as satellite-link row deepens

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Kyiv says a sudden SpaceX speed limit is disabling interceptor drones used against Russian Shahed attacks, while Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump deny responsibility. The dispute follows a fire at a Starlink center in Lithuania that officials called sabotage, amid similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland.

Discovered 2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00 | 2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00

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  • Ukraine’s claim that drones lose Starlink connectivity above 100 mph puts the operational reliability and terms of access to commercial satellite services in focus for military users.
  • The Lithuania fire, described by officials as sabotage, follows similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland; together with the public dispute over service restrictions, it underscores the security and geopolitical exposure of commercial space infrastructure.

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zaikei.co.jp militarnyi.com prm.ua Defense Daily Fortune New York Times
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