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Ukraine asking US, SpaceX and NATO to clarify Starlink limitations

France 2414 October 2026, 13:52 UTCUkraine

⁠Ukraine is in contact with the US, SpaceX and NATO to seek clarification ‌over ⁠limitations imposed on its access ‌to the Starlink satellite ⁠internet system, a source in the country's Defence Ministry ‌said on Wednesday. Ukrainian troops have reported that the Starlink connection is being shut off when travelling at higher speeds, causing major disruption to Ukrainian drone operations, many of which depend on satellite internet to pilot the craft. FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.

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