Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that military units have recorded new and significant disruptions to the Starshield satellite communications service. These disruptions are affecting the entire front line and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, hampering the country's ability to defend itself against Russia.
Starshield is a military-grade satellite network developed by SpaceX for government and national security use, building on technology from the Starlink service. Current speed restrictions on the network are causing drones to lose connectivity if they fly faster than 100 miles per hour.
These renewed restrictions are disrupting drone interceptions used to deter Russian attacks and intercept strikes, occurring weeks after similar limits had been lifted. The issues persist amid ongoing U.S.-led diplomacy.