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Who capped Starlink in Ukraine? Musk, Trump and Rubio give three different answers

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Briefings

Ukraine claims Starlink speed limits hinder drone defense operations following a sudden network slowdown attributed to deliberate action, while Washington denies ordering such restrictions. This incident occurred days after Kyiv labeled the slowdown as intentional, creating a diplomatic dispute over network management during the conflict.

Key points

• Ukraine attributes a sudden Starlink network slowdown to deliberate action by Washington, claiming it hampers drone defense efforts.
• Washington denies ordering any restrictions on Starlink speed limits during the conflict in Ukraine.

Context

This incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Kyiv regarding Starlink operations, with Ukraine asserting network control issues and the US denying responsibility for speed restrictions.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single day of events; specific dates of the slowdown are not provided, and the exact duration of the network disruption remains unclear.

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