According to a post by the military news account clashreport on October 14, SpaceX set a speed cap on mobile Starlink terminals, disrupting Ukrainian military operations at night. The restriction applies to the military-grade StarShield package, cutting off the connection when the terminal's speed exceeds 100 miles per hour, effectively rendering the satellite link unusable.
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@clashreport
2026-10-14 07:15 · BIG: SpaceX has imposed a speed cap on Starlink terminals in motion, disrupting Ukrainian military operations overnight. The restriction, applied to the military-grade StarShield package, cuts connect…
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@clashreport
2026-10-14 10:47 · SpaceX’s Starlink speed cap is now confirmed at 60-70 km/h on Ukrainian terminals, effectively killing connectivity for all medium-range kamikaze drones: FP-2, Darts, Hornet, RAM-2 and others. Ukraine…
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SpaceX limits speed of moving Starlink terminals, disrupting Ukrainian military operations
2026.10.14 · Verified
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