Return to Normal
Ukraine announced on Saturday that the Starlink satellite system and its military version, Starshield, have fully resumed their operations. Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, stated that the speeds of these systems have returned to normal since last night.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense also confirmed that communications have remained stable at speeds exceeding 400 kilometers per hour (kph). Zelensky noted in his Telegram message: "The most important issue today is that Starlink and Starshield are operating at speeds prior to the restrictions. These speeds are at the level we need."
Consequences of the Restrictions
This announcement came after more than a week of restrictions on Starlink and Starshield services, which led to disruptions in Ukraine's military operations and tensions with the United States. Ukrainian officials stated that speed restrictions to 160 kilometers per hour disrupted the army's ability to counter Russian attack drones and canceled some operations.
According to Zelensky, this issue is crucial for frontline logistics and defending Ukraine against
