Part of Russia's Escalating Strikes on Ukraine · 24 stories · since Sep 29 · newest 1m ago
Musk, Trump face scrutiny after Starlink throttling hit Ukraine's dronesSpaceX imposes unannounced speed cap on Starshield terminals
1 Oct 14 1:25 AM · 3d ago · 96 articles · 64 posts · 100 comments · 7 sources · development 1 of 9
Overnight, SpaceX restricted Starlink/Starshield terminals moving faster than 160 km/h, disrupting mid-range strike, interceptor drone and logistics missions across multiple Ukrainian units just as Russia struck energy facilities with no advance warning to Kyiv.
“I confirm that (Starlink owner) SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion last night.”
Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov
Elon Musk SpaceX CEO, Starlink/Starshield owner
Donald Trump US PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine
Mykhailo Fedorov Former Ukrainian Digital MinisterSerhii "Flash" Beskrestnov Zelensky adviser, military communications specialist
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What was reported 6 claims about this development
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first by CNBC, 4d ago · also Investing.com News, Straits Times, Reuters, Business Today, WSJ, HN Frontpage +1
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- Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military Investing.com News · 3d ago
- SpaceX restricts Starlink services in Ukraine, disrupting military drone missions: Report Business Today · 3d ago
- Ukraine says SpaceX has restricted Starlink by cutting military-grade service at speeds exceeding 100mph, disrupting drone missions, and it received no warning Reuters · 3d ago
- Ukraine Says New Starlink Speed Limit Is Disrupting Its Attacks WSJ · 3d ago
- Starlink limit hits Ukraine's drones. The battlefield depends on SpaceX HN Frontpage · 3d ago
- SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting drone missions Globe and Mail · 3d ago
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first by Defense News, 19h ago · also Indian Express, Japan Times, Straits Times, France 24 EN, France 24
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5 outlets Ukrainian drones lose some speed after SpaceX imposes sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
first by WPLG Local 10, 2d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Austin American-Statesman, Yahoo! Finance Canada, BNN Bloomberg
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- Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink Philadelphia Inquirer · 2d ago
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first by Investing.com News, 2d ago · also Channel News Asia, Yahoo! Finance Canada, Reuters
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2 outlets SpaceX limits Starlink terminal speed in Ukraine overnight without warning – presidential adviser
first by Interfax-Ukraine, 3d ago · also Euronews
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first by RTE News, 2d ago
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All coming into focus now as Musk cuts off Ukraine's Starlink amid drone operations to help Putin, his current attacks on the Indian government aimed at forcing them to adopt Starlink. Nations that become reliant on Starlink can be rendered defenseless once Musk decides to sell
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NEW: Ukrainian troops were caught off guard by restrictions on Starlink satellite internet systems that disrupted frontline operations, as Kyiv received no advance warning from its partners of a Russian missile attack on its energy facilities for the second day running, Ukrainian officials tell me.
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Ukraine's access to Elon Musk’s Starlink has been restricted without warning, according to the presidential office, severely disrupting several military missions. https:// kyivindependent.com/this-canno t-be-a-coincidence-ukraines-starlink-access-restricted-without-warning-zelensky-adviser-says/
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The timing is interesting, given that it comes days after Musk said Ukraine had gone "too far" striking Yandex data centers. Putting other considerations aside, these strikes could be interpreted as direct retaliation against strikes on Ukrainian data centers days before.That said, depending on a single piece of tech is not a good idea (as…
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ok so the issue is Starshield terminals. The starlink ones are locked to territory both inside Ukraine and that Ukraine controls. The were already subject to the 100mph limit. The Starshield terminals are now being limited to same movement limits but work outside Ukraine and are allowed to be used for weapons and military purposes. Basically…
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Major new development with Trump/Musk apparently restricting use of Starlink above Ukraine.
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Unelected Musk interfering in foreign affairs. Again. Tax this fucker into oblivion.
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SpaceX has implemented a 100 mph speed limit on Starlink terminals in motion, affecting the StarShield military package in Ukraine. Advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov states this unannounced change has disrupted several military missions. https:// t.me/serhii_flash/7807 # Ukraine # Russia # US # Musk # Starlink
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It’s so obvious that Putin has something on Trump. It’s either the unsubstantiated pee tape, or they have the video tapes Epstein said he had. And since Musk also (at least) wanted to party on one of the islands wildest nights, there might be even more leverage Putin is using strategically.
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So... one day Ukraine destroys a data centre in Russia with drones, bot activity on social media plummets, Elon getting much less likes than usual and in the next days he limits Starlinks capabilities and renders it basically useless for drones?! Did I miss something?
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❗️Last night, the operation of Starlink terminals in Ukraine was restricted. Connectivity began to drop when moving at speeds exceeding 160 km/h. As a result, a number of critical missions were disrupted. SpaceX likely took these measures at the request of the Trump
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I want to know how the guy(s) behind the switch in Starlink feels. Or the guys in Pentagon who knew the ballistic missile are coming on civilians in Kyiv, but they withheld the information because their pedophile President and alcoholic rapist War Secretary told them so. To hell with USA by now.
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[edited for typos] ## The Unreliable Ally: Putin’s stooge? Aside from the interuption of US notification of # Russian balistic missile launched at # Ukraine a few days ago, the **fake** truce on energy infrastucture announced by # felon47 , it looks like # MelonHusk is getting in on the pro-Russia act as well: > Ukraine's Starlink access has been…
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I don't understand how it's "too far" in any way, provided that Russia has since the start of the war struck against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including datacenters. The only way I can read this is as an example of heavily pro-Russian bias.
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Thats not how it works. It's called compromise, a word that seems lost today. One side not agreeing to another demands 100% is not negotiation. Either way, you appear to prefer slaughter of Ukrainian and Russian drafted soldiers than compromise.
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"Ukrainian troops have been caught off guard by restrictions on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet systems that disrupted frontline operations, while Kyiv received no advance warning from its partners of a Russian missile attack on its energy facilities for the second day
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If we win the mid-terms and the presidency in 2028, I want all of his contracts voided with the U.S. government. If Jack Smith becomes our next AG, I want Musk investigated.
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Many Starlink terminals in Ukraine are financed by Poland. Its Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has put Elon Musk on notice regarding the evolving situation.
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The temporal correlation with datacenter hits argued to take out Russian bot farms is striking...Normally I'd say "assume ignorance before incompetence before malice" but with the current US political climate it's usually all 3 at the same time.
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Serhii Beskretnov, adviser from Zelenski, explicitly stated that the speed limit was applied to StarShield terminals. They don't use civilian Starlink, lol why would they. Media is using Starlink for us normal people for easier recognition.
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Elon Musk has reportedly restricted Starlink in Ukraine. Serhii Sternenko, an adviser to former Defense Minister Fedorov, wrote about this on Twitter. If true, it is catastrophic. @sternenko says that military equipment lost connectivity when traveling at speeds exceeding 160
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They can only "win" by using dirty tricks...absolutely disgusting. I hope that Muskrat rots in hell, can't come fast enough...
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Trump und Musk haben jetzt offensichtlich die Seiten gewechselt. Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /14/ukraine-soldiers-combat-access-starlink-satellite-internet-restricted # ukraine # trumpisarussianasset # TrumpIsATraitor # Musk
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When you think about it - wouldn't disabling the Starlink system completely remove or at the very least vastly reduce the threat posed by Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz? I bet its all bootstrapped with starlink internet.
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