Policy·October 24, 2026 at 9:35 AM EDT·2 sources
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
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What happened
- Ukraine said its Starshield system was working normally again Saturday morning.
- US officials said President Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service.
- SpaceX had imposed speed restrictions that hampered Ukraine’s drone forces since October 14.
Why it matters
The development matters to technology and policy professionals because satellite connectivity has operational implications for Ukraine’s military and highlights the influence of private infrastructure providers in conflict zones.
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Timeline
- First reported by TechmemeYesterdayUkraine says Starshield was working normally again on Saturday morning; US officials said Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service (Wall Street Journal)
- TechCrunch reports23hStarlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Who is involved
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