Sudden Starlink Restriction Disrupts Ukrainian Drone Missions

Starlink's sudden restrictions on Ukrainian army drones have seriously challenged the country's military operations amid ongoing clashes. Ukrainian officials reported that SpaceX imposed new limits on its satellite internet service without prior warning. The move has severely disrupted Ukraine's drone and air-defense operations...

0 Posted by: Shirin Sabouri 23 Mehr 1405 at 18:02

The sudden restriction of Starlink on the drones of the Ukrainian army has faced a serious challenge to the country's military operations in the midst of conflicts.

SpaceX has imposed new restrictions on its satellite internet services without warning, Ukrainian officials reported. This action severely disrupted the drone operations and defense of the Ukrainian army. Ukrainian defense technology consultant Serhiy Beskrestnov confirmed that this decision is directly related to the political tensions of the day.

Details of speed limit application on Starshield service

Ukraine uses the StarShield government service, which operates on Starlink satellites, to guide its military equipment. According to reports, the SpaceX company has prevented the connection of this service to devices that move at a speed of more than 160 kilometers per hour. In addition to canceling several operations, this restriction has weakened the army's ability to counter Russian drone attacks.

Elon Musk's reaction to the accusation of disruption in drones

In response to the criticism, Elon Musk announced that the control of the Starshield systems is under the direct supervision of the United States government. Musk emphasized that the decision on the speed limit or how to use this service is up to the US military and the president of this country. He also noted that the commercial version of satellite internet is intended for civilian or defense purposes only, and using it for offensive purposes is a violation of the law.