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World · October 24, 2026

Ukraine’s Military Starlink Is Working Again, Kyiv Says

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ministry of Defense have confirmed that high-speed access to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield satellite networks has been fully restored after approximately two weeks of disruption. These technical limitations, which throttled connection speeds when objects moved faster than 161 km/h, had hampered drone operations and front-line logistics. Officials now report that the networks are stable for objects traveling at speeds up to 400 km/h (250 mph). The restoration follows a period of diplomatic activity involving the U.S. and Russia, including a reported localized ceasefire brokered by first lady Melania Trump and plans for resumed three-way negotiations.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and President Zelenskyy confirmed Starlink/Starshield speeds are restored.
  • The disruptions lasted for more than a week, beginning around October 14.
  • The restrictions specifically affected high-speed connectivity for objects in motion.
  • The systems are now functional at speeds up to 400 km/h (250 mph).
  • SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, operates the satellite networks.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Restoration began overnight Friday and was fully functional by Saturday morning.
  • A localized ceasefire was brokered by first lady Melania Trump in Oleshky.
  • Russia agreed to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv next month.
  • Drones previously recorded connection losses at speeds of 161 km/h (100 mph).
  • Zelenskyy had directly called on Donald Trump to help resolve the restrictions.

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