Ukrainian Defence Ministry in contact with US and NATO over Starlink restriction – source

Ukraine's Defence Ministry is in contact with partners in the US, NATO and SpaceX regarding restrictions on Starlink satellite communication terminals while moving, which have affected Ukrainian military missions.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources in Ukraine's Defence Ministry

Quote: "As of now, the Defence Ministry is in contact with the United States, SpaceX and NATO partners, collecting data from all units, while backup communication channels are being checked and established."

Details: The Defence Ministry confirmed that SpaceX unilaterally restricted the operation of Starshield terminals (the "military package") while moving on the night of 13-14 October, without prior warning to Ukraine's defence forces.

A speed limit of 160 km/h has now been established. When a vehicle exceeds this threshold, the terminal loses its connection.

This complicates UAV missions, particularly those involving interceptors and mid-range drones, and reduces capabilities for frontline logistics, reconnaissance and signal relaying.

Background: Earlier, Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to the president and radio technology expert, reported changes to Starlink's operation.

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