Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Starlink terminals are forcibly shut down when traveling above 161 km/h within Ukraine. He noted that tests showed Starlink still works normally above 180 km/h within the European Union. Zelensky called the restriction a "planned operation" and said it hinders Ukraine's use of some interceptor drones against jet aircraft.
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2026-10-17 11:39 · Zelensky says Starlink terminals shut down at speeds above 161 km/h in Ukraine, while tests show they continue working above 180 km/h in the EU. He calls the restrictions a “planned operation,” saying…
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Zelensky Says Starlink Is Speed-Limited in Ukraine
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