On Saturday, Ukraine announced that the high-speed functionality of SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield systems has been restored after a period of throttling that left the country vulnerable to Russian attacks. Ukrainian officials indicated that the service disruption had significant implications for military operations, particularly affecting drone missions.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed that speed indicators have returned to normal, with connections stable at speeds exceeding 400 km/h (249 mph). This restoration comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials expressed concerns about the limitations imposed by SpaceX, which they claimed hindered their defense efforts.
The situation has drawn bipartisan attention in the U.S., with lawmakers calling for an investigation into SpaceX's actions regarding its services in Ukraine. The resolution of this issue is seen as vital for Ukraine's military logistics and communications as it continues to face challenges on the front lines