Questions flare over US role in Ukraine's Starlink shut-off: What to know

The Hill·October 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM

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On Wednesday, Elon Musk’s Starlink was pulled into the center of a controversy after Ukraine’s military faced restricted access to Starshield, the military version of the satellite-based system. Starlink services were cut off for objects that traveled more than 100 mph, impacting the capabilities of Ukraine’s drones, airplanes and helicopters, a source familiar with the...

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Questions flare over US role in Ukraine's Starlink shut-off: What to know

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