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Ukraine still experiencing disruptions with Starlink despite Trump's claims that restrictions were lifted
Published: 23/10/26 11:54
India
Kyiv, Oct 23 (UNI) Ukraine is still experiencing disruptions to its Starlink satellite network, with drones losing connectivity at speeds of around 161km/h (100mph), Ukrainian defence ministry sources told the BBC, despite US President Donald Trump claiming Elon Musk had reversed the restrictions. The sources said Ukraine's military was monitoring the performance of both Starlink, SpaceX's civilian satellite internet service, and Starshield, its more secure, military-grade counterpart. They added that there was "currently no confirmation that these restrictions have been lifted". Trump said on Thursday that Musk had "put it back", after denying he had instructed the billionaire to restrict…