# Zelensky Escalates Criticism of SpaceX Over Speed Caps

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/zelensky-escalates-criticism-of-spacex-over-speed-caps/
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:16:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T16:34:10+00:00
- Original publisher: The Moscow Times
- Original article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/14/zelensky-a94262
- Topics: Europe, Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Zelensky says a 161 kph Starshield cap has lasted five days.
- He says the restriction hampers drone interception and air defence.
- SpaceX denies making changes to its satellite operations.

## Summary

Volodymyr Zelensky accused SpaceX of imposing a five-day speed limit on Starshield terminals in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, saying it had dangerous political implications and weakened air defences. He said the restriction made it harder to intercept Russian jet-powered drones and left Ukrainian cities more vulnerable.

Zelensky said Ukraine’s Defence Ministry had raised the issue with SpaceX and that he had instructed senior military and Foreign Ministry officials to seek clarification and removal of the cap. SpaceX denied introducing new restrictions or changing its satellite operations. Ukrainian officials reported a similar limit of about 160 kph on Starlink and Starshield in October; service was restored on 24 October.

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