Ukrainian defense technology advisor Serhii "Flash" reported that SpaceX abruptly imposed a 100 mph (161 km/h) speed cap on Starlink terminals used by Ukrainian forces. Defense Ministry advisor Serhii Sternenko noted that the unannounced restriction disrupted multiple drone missions, alleging political motives tied to US relations.
https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/spacex-limits-starlink-operations-ukraine-disrupting/
The 100 mph speed limit specifically severely impairs mid-to-high-speed unmanned aerial operations that rely on real-time satellite datalinks. Large fixed-wing UAVs and "mother-drones" often cruise well above 160 km/h. A sudden internet cutoff causes telemetry loss, killing real-time video feeds, optical targeting, and manual strike overrides. High-speed propeller strike drones designed to penetrate air defenses operate at high velocity. The cap forces them to either fly slower (making them easier targets for...
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