Ukraine says Starlink restricted operations overnight, disrupting military missions

France 2414 October 2026, 09:14 UTCUkraine

Elon Musk's Starlink imposed restrictions on the operation of internet terminals in Ukraine overnight, disrupting military missions, an adviser to the Ukrainian president said on Wednesday. The official said Ukraine was given no prior warning about the restrictions to the satellite system it relies on for battlefield operations.

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