SpaceX has imposed speed restrictions on Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Ukraine’s military, a move that a retired Russian Army colonel described as a catastrophe for the Ukrainian army’s ability to command and control its forces, according to Sputnik.
The restrictions took effect overnight on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and apply to terminals using the Starshield military service package when moving above 100 mph. Serhiy Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said the slowdown has disrupted combat missions and threatens Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones.
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