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Ukraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
Publication: Ars Technica
Author: Jon Brodkin
Source published: 12/11/2026, 19:09:57 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 19:58:36 UTC
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Briefings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starshield, a military variant of SpaceX's Starlink service, is disabled on fast-moving drones within Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy stated that Starshield speed restrictions are currently active at 161 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) on Ukrainian soil. The US provided minimal information regarding the return of this restriction, and the specific technical mechanism causing the limitation remains unexplained.
Key points
- Starshield speed restrictions are currently active at 161 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) on Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the restriction on fast-moving drones, though the specific technical cause remains unexplained.
Context
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starshield, a military variant of SpaceX's Starlink service, is disabled on fast-moving drones within Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy stated that Starshield speed restrictions are currently active at 161 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) on Ukrainian soil. The US provided minimal information regarding the return of this restriction, and the specific technical mechanism causing the limitation remains unexplained.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 9th European Political Community Summit in Ireland on November 12, 2026. The report does not specify the exact technical mechanism causing the speed restriction, nor does it provide details on the duration of the current limitation or the specific military drones affected.
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