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Zelenskyy Urges Musk To Restore Starlink Amid Warnings That Lives Are At Risk
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News18•15-10-2026, 05:09
Zelenskyy Urges Musk To Restore Starlink Amid Warnings That Lives Are At Risk
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to restore full Starlink services, warning that restrictions could lead to loss of life as Russian attacks continue.
- •Elon Musk responded by stating that any limits on speed or usage were determined by the US military and the US government, distinguishing civilian Starlink from government-controlled Starshield.
- •Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov noted that Starlink speeds of up to 160 kmph were being restored to support strike and interceptor drones.
- •President Zelenskyy also criticized Washington and expressed disappointment over a diesel-supply deal between the US and Russia.
- •Recent Russian ballistic missile strikes across Ukraine killed 15 people and caused widespread power outages, including in parts of Kyiv.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to restore unrestricted Starlink services, warning that service limitations and disruptions during ongoing Russian attacks could cost human lives and hinder military operations.
Elon Musk stated that any limits on speed or usage for military systems are decided by the US military and ultimately by US President Donald Trump, distinguishing it from the commercial civilian Starlink service.
A fresh wave of Russian attacks killed 15 people across Ukraine, damaged critical energy infrastructure, and knocked out power in parts of Kyiv after ballistic missiles struck the capital on two consecutive nights.
