SpaceX imposed new speed restrictions on Starlink satellite terminals used by Ukrainian forces overnight on Oct. 14, disrupting several military missions, Ukrainian activist and former Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Sternenko reported. Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, subsequently confirmed the restrictions.

On October 14, 2026, SpaceX imposed an unannounced speed limit on military-grade Starshield terminals used by Ukrainian forces, automatically cutting internet connectivity for terminals moving faster than 100 mph (160 km/h) and disrupting several high-speed military drone operations.

  • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
    27·
    18 hours ago

    I wrote my “independent” government news outlet to say that they should probably distance themselves from fascists.

    They wrote back, saying “right now, our mission is to reach as many as possible, and right now X has many of our followers.”

    Cowards.

    • m-p{3}@lemmy.caEnglish
      12·
      16 hours ago

      It wouldn’t cost them a lot to diversify and be present on more platforms to transition away, cowards indeed.