A bipartisan group of US senators has demanded an urgent investigation into reported speed restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink network in Ukraine that disrupted drone operations.
01Summary
- 01The letter, led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, was sent to the US Department of Defense inspector general on Thursday.
- 02Speed limits of 100mph (160km/h) were imposed between 12 and 14 October, affecting weapons and drones relying on Starlink connectivity.
- 03Senators expressed concern that disruptions may have also hindered intelligence-sharing and threat-warning capabilities during Russian air raids.
- 04Elon Musk stated that Starshield systems are controlled by the US government and any restrictions are decided by the US military.
- 05Ukraine's President Zelensky accused the US of withdrawing intelligence-sharing to pressure Kyiv into halting attacks on Russian energy sites.
02Why it matters
This matters because Starlink is a critical tool for Ukraine's defensive operations; any restrictions could degrade its ability to counter Russian attacks and protect civilian infrastructure.
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