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Ukraine says new Starlink limits are disrupting military drones and exposing reliance on private satellite networks

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Kyiv says SpaceX has imposed unannounced restrictions on military-grade Starlink terminals, disrupting longer-range drone strikes and efforts to intercept Russian jet-powered drones. The reports come as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, including a strike that left 600,000 people in Kyiv without power.

Discovered 2026-10-13T20:55:11.865906-07:00 | 2026-10-13T20:55:11.865906-07:00

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  • Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are hindering both longer-range drone strikes and interception of Russian jet-powered drones, underscoring how access to commercial satellite connectivity can affect battlefield operations.
  • The reported disruption highlights the operational risks of relying on a privately controlled communications service during conflict, as Ukraine faces intensified attacks on its energy infrastructure.

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topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp news.tv-asahi.co.jp New York Times news.yahoo.co.jp UK Defence Journal armedforces.press
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