Starlink in Ukraine: Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown

France 24·October 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM+3

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🇺🇦🇺🇸 As Ukraine reports slowdowns in the Starlink system used for battlefield communications and frontline logistics, Elon Musk says that "any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."

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