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SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military missions, presidential aide says

By Thomson Reuters Oct 14, 2026 | 1:34 AM

KYIV, Oct 14 (Reuters) – SpaceX has introduced a limit ​on some ‌Starlink services in Ukraine, stopping the operation of its ‌military-grade ​version above ⁠100 miles ⁠an hour (160 km/h), disrupting combat missions, presidential adviser Serhiy ​Beskrestnov said on Wednesday.

“Our defence ⁠forces ⁠did not receive ​a warning about ​this limitation, and this ‌led to the disruption of several missions,” ⁠he wrote on Telegram.

A source in the 7th ⁠Rapid ‌Reaction Corps, ⁠deployed on ​the ‌southeastern frontline, confirmed ​disruptions to ⁠Starlink operations.

(Reporting by Max Hunder and Yuliia Dysa. Editing by Mark ​Potter)