Starshield operation at speed has resumed on front line, Defence Ministry sources say
Units in Ukraine's defence forces have reported that Starshield, the military version of the US Starlink satellite communications system, is working again on terminals moving at speed and its performance is continuing to improve.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources in the Ministry of Defence
Details: The sources said that "as of now, Starshield services while moving [at speed] have resumed and are continuing to improve, as reflected in reports from units".
"The Ministry of Defence is also continuing to work to establish all the causes and circumstances of yesterday's restrictions," the sources said.
Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry is currently surveying frontline units about the speeds at which Starshield is operating.
Background:
- Changes in Starlink's operation were reported earlier by Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to the president and radio technology expert.
- Ukrainska Pravda sources in Ukraine's Ministry of Defence said they were in contact with partners in the US, NATO and SpaceX regarding the restrictions on Starlink satellite communications terminals moving at speed, which had affected Ukrainian military missions.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Elon Musk's decision to introduce restrictions on Starlink services for Ukraine was a mistake that would lead to human losses.
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