Ukraine says access to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite internet service has been restored after a disruption reported on Wednesday. Ukrainian defense sources cited by multiple outlets say Starshield terminals are again operational, including on the front line, and are working while moving.
The outlets describe the restoration as starting by Thursday morning and continuing to be verified, while Ukrainian officials seek clarification on what caused the earlier restrictions. One report also includes a more specific account from former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who says Starlink operations are recovering at speeds up to about 160 km/h, but that the Starshield speed limit needs to be fully removed. NPR and others add that Ukraine uses Starshield for military purposes related to offensive drone activity. Overall, the reporting converges on a return to service but not a complete resolution of the underlying cause or whether all limits have been lifted.
