# Ukraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ukraine-seeks-explanation-on-starshield-speed-restrictions-from-us/
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:33:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T23:05:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Kyiv Independent
- Original article: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-seeks-explanation-on-starshield-speed-restrictions-from-us/
- Topics: Americas, Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Ukraine is asking the US about reported Starshield speed limits.
- Ukrainian sources report a 161 km/h cap over occupied territory.
- SpaceX denies any change to the system.

## Summary

Ukraine is seeking an explanation from the United States after reports that Starshield, SpaceX’s military satellite communications system, is restricting speeds over Russian-occupied areas. President Volodymyr Zelensky says the disruption is affecting Ukraine’s ability to use interceptor systems against drones and has helped some Russian strikes succeed.

Ukrainian officials and military sources report a speed limit of 161 kilometres per hour over occupied territory, while saying no such restriction has been recorded in areas controlled by Ukraine. SpaceX denies any change to the system. A group of 105 members of the US House Ukraine Caucus has called for Ukraine’s Starshield access to be fully restored; Elon Musk says the US government controls the military system.

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