Reports say that SpaceX has imposed a movement-speed restriction on certain Starlink terminals used in Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent cited presidential adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, who wrote on social media that the measure took effect overnight and applies to the StarShield "military service package," setting a threshold of 100 miles per hour (about 160 kilometers per hour).
"I confirm that (Starlink owner) SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion last night. Currently, the restriction applies to the StarShield 'military service package' and limits speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour)," Beskrestnov said in a post on social media.
The local outlet noted, "Ukraine relies on Starlink for several military applications including operating its mid-strike campaign in Russian-occupied Ukraine, as well as interceptor drones that defend against Russia's new jet-powered attack drones."
"The consequences are already being felt in the field. Since the start of the day alone, a drone unit operating within the 7th Corps' area of responsibility in the Huliaipole sector has had to cancel a number of missions due to these connectivity issues," Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps told the outlet.
Western media, such as the Financial Times, said Ukraine was "blindsided by Starlink restrictions and intelligence gaps during Russian attack."
However, stated clearly in Starlink's Acceptable Use Policy:
AUP VIOLATION EXAMPLES. You agree not to do, or attempt to do, any of the following in connection with your use of the Services or Starlink Ki
