'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

North America Science Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:40:57 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Ukraine's Starlink access has been restricted without warning, severely disrupting "several" military missions, presidential adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said on Oct.
"I confirm that (Starlink owner) SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion last night.
Currently, the restriction applies to the StarShield 'military service package' and limits speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour)," he said in a post on social media.

Ukraine's Starlink access has been restricted without warning, severely disrupting "several" military missions, presidential adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said on Oct.
"I confirm that (Starlink owner) SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion last night.
Currently, the restriction applies to the StarShield 'military service package' and limits speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour)," he said in a post on social media.

Sources: Kyiv Independent