Ukraine reports new Starshield speed disruptions along entire front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Elon Musk's Starshield satellite system has experienced new speed restrictions across the country. CNBC and UPI both report that Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian units have observed significant disruptions along the entire front line and in occupied territories for several days. UPI added that the limitations cap the speed of drones and related military equipment while maintaining standard internet connectivity. [1][2]

CNBC reported that Ukraine is investigating the fresh restrictions, which follow similar speed limitations imposed last month. CNN and the Financial Times also reported the disruptions to the satellite system. BBC News noted that United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to travel to Dublin later on Thursday to meet with Zelensky. [2][4][5][6]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Kushner and Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Thursday morning for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The diplomatic visit follows two days of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Those talks concluded without a major breakthrough, although Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange. [11][12]

Starshield is a military-grade satellite network developed by SpaceX for government and national security applications. According to CNBC, the system relies on the core technology originally created for SpaceX's commercial Starlink service. [2]