Ukraine Restores Starlink Satellite Speeds After Disruptions
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 11:09 pm – 25 Oct 2026, 9:00 am AEST
Following a week of disruptions, Ukraine’s Starlink satellite speeds have been restored to normal. The system is now operating at speeds exceeding 400km per hour, improving frontline logistics and defense against Russian drones.
What happened
- Ukraine announced Saturday that Starlink and Starshield satellite speeds had resumed normal operation after restrictions disrupted military operations for over a week.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the speeds were now "where they need to be," crucial for frontline logistics and defense against Shahed drones.
- Restrictions imposed last week on Starshield, operated by SpaceX and owned by Elon Musk, hampered the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones and led to the cancellation of some operations.. The situation heightened tensions between Kyiv and Washington.
- Following the restoration, connectivity remained stable at speeds exceeding 400 kilometers per hour, as confirmed by the Ukrainian defense ministry.
Original reporting
- ABC: Ukraine says Starlink at normal speed after delays impede military
2026-10-24T13:09:37+00:00 - Sky News: Starlink back to 'the level we need' in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
2026-10-24T13:29:00+00:00 - PBS NewsHour: Ukraine's Starlink satellite speeds restored after a week of front-line disruption
2026-10-24T16:05:47+00:00 - Deutsche Welle: Ukraine: Starlink satellite speeds restored to normal
2026-10-24T19:33:51.396000+00:00 - South China Morning Post: Ukraine’s Starlink speeds restored after week of frontline disruption
2026-10-24T18:00:35+00:00 - BBC: Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
2026-10-24T23:00:08.566000+00:00