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Starlink Speed Limits Disrupt Ukraine's Drone Operations During Russian Attack
Ukraine's drone units reported that Starlink imposed speed throttling that disrupted their operations during a Russian attack. Operators said the restrictions degraded connectivity at a critical moment, raising concerns about reliance on Elon Musk's satellite network for battlefield communications. The episode has fueled fresh debate over the dependability of commercial space services in wartime.
Why now: Concerns over Ukraine's battlefield dependence on Starlink resurfaced after connectivity problems coincided with a Russian attack.
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