# Ukraine reports continued Starlink restrictions despite Trump’s restoration claim

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ukraine-say-starlink-network-is-still-restricted-despite-trump-saying-it-was-back-on-and-it-doesnt-matter-who-turned-it-off/
- Published: 2026-10-23T13:29:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T13:52:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16232193/Trump-says-doesnt-matter-throttled-Ukraines-Starshield-reveals-Musk-on.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Europe, World

## Key points

- Ukraine reports satellite network restrictions remain.
- Drone connections have failed at 161km/h.
- Zelensky says speeds have not been restored.

## Summary

Ukraine says restrictions on its Starlink and Starshield satellite networks remain, despite Donald Trump saying Elon Musk had restored the service. The discrepancy matters because Ukraine relies on the systems for battlefield communications and drone operations, including attacks and air defence.

Ukrainian defence ministry sources told the BBC that drones travelling at 161km/h (100mph) were experiencing connection losses, and said there was no confirmation that restrictions had been lifted. US and Ukrainian officials told the Wall Street Journal that service was running at higher speeds after Trump reportedly spoke with Musk, but some Ukrainian officials said it had not returned to full functionality. Volodymyr Zelensky also said speeds had not been restored; Musk has said any Starshield limits were decided by the US military and ultimately the president.

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