Zelensky says Starshield speed limits hinder drone intercepts
23 sourcesUpdated Nov 12, 20261 min read
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said military units have faced several days of disruptions to Starshield across the front line and occupied areas, with a systematic speed restriction of 161 kph (100 mph). He said the limit is making it harder for Ukrainian defenses to intercept Russian jet-powered drones, and that some strikes have hit because interception systems could not reach targets in time. Ukraine is seeking an explanation from the United States; similar restrictions were reported in October before service speeds were restored. Starshield is SpaceX’s secure satellite communications system for government and military users.
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Ukraine paid for reliable comms and now faces extra hurdles intercepting Russian strikes.
Capping terminals at 100 mph sounds like overreach that directly costs lives on the front lines.
The US should remove those speed limits on Starshield right away so Ukraine can keep up with jet drones.
