Trump denies imposing limits on SpaceX's Starlink, Ukrainian military faces communication issues
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Summary
Ukrainian military reported facing restrictions in the use of Starlink satellite communication, according to Meduza. Volodymyr Zelensky announced the restoration of previous speeds for Starlink and Starshield on October 24, as reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe. Trump later denied imposing any limits on SpaceX's Starlink, as reported by The Insider. According to an AP source, senators view the Pentagon's statement as a refusal to investigate despite having the resources to do so.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: Communication issues began on October 14 amid tensions between the US and Ukraine, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe.
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1 source: Novaya Gazeta Europe
Volodymyr Zelensky states: Volodymyr Zelensky announced the restoration of previous speeds for Starlink and Starshield on October 24.
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An AP source states: An AP source stated that senators view the Pentagon's statement as a refusal to investigate despite having the resources to do so.
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4 sources: Meduza, The Insider, Novaya Gazeta Europe, Business FM
All materials (4)
- Meduza · · Пентагон отказался расследовать сбои в работе Starlink в Украине (Original publication)
- The Insider · · Пентагон не стал расследовать замедление Starlink в Украине (Original publication)
- Novaya Gazeta Europe · · AP: Пентагон отказался расследовать ограничения Starlink в Украине (Original publication)
- Business FM · · AP: в Пентагоне отклонили запрос сенаторов о проверке сбоя Starlink для Украины (Original publication)
The Insider states: Terminals on Ukrainian drones lost connection at speeds above 161 km/h, causing military mission failures and complicating the interception of rocket-propelled Shaheds.
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1 source: The Insider
Elon Musk states: Elon Musk stated that any restrictions should be sanctioned by the military.
Trump states: Trump denied imposing any limits on SpaceX's Starlink.
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Meduza states: Ukrainian military reported facing restrictions in the use of Starlink satellite communication.
The Telegraph states: The Telegraph reported that Musk approached Trump with a proposal.
Timeline
- Updated: new information was added. - Ukrainian military reported facing restrictions in the use of Starlink satellite communication. (developing)
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Novaya Gazeta Europe
T2 · established media · independent · international
Meduza
T2 · established media · independent · international
The Insider
T2 · established media · independent · international
T2 · established media · company · international
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