Ukraine Says Military-Grade Starlink Service Restored After Experiencing Restrictions
Zelenskyy said connection speeds returned to previous levels overnight after Trump offered to raise the issue with Elon Musk.
TL;DR
- Ukraine restored its Starlink satellite connectivity system, including the military-grade Starshield version.
- The restoration comes after restrictions previously limited the system's battlefield use.
- Starshield is critical for Ukraine's drone forces and their advanced unmanned combat-vehicle technology.
- President Zelenskyy stated that connection speeds have returned to pre-restriction levels.
- Previous restrictions had undermined combat missions and Kyiv's ability to disrupt Russian drone attacks.