Sternenko accused the Trump administration of likely instructing SpaceX to cut off the access to the network. This service disruption follows a recent claim from Kyiv that the US government failed to share critical intelligence regarding a Russian ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian territory.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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SpaceX Cuts Starlink for Ukraine's Fast Drones on Alleged US Order
War7 days ago
Serhii Sternenko, an adviser to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, reported that aircraft traveling faster than 160 km/h lost their satellite connection overnight, which disrupted several "important missions." While ordinary Starlink communication terminals remained operational, the restriction specifically targeted high-speed drones on the frontline, a development also reported by the Ukrainian channel Exilenova+.
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