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EU calls on SpaceX to restore full Starlink services for Ukraine (restore network) - C C - Oct 21, 2026
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EU calls on SpaceX to restore full Starlink services for Ukraine
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/eu-calls-on-spacex-to-restore-full-starlink-services-for-ukraine/4096165
The European Commission on Wednesday called on SpaceX to urgently restore full Starlink services in Ukraine, describing reports of reduced services as “deeply concerning.”
“The latest reports that Starlink slowed down its services in Ukraine are deeply concerning and inconsistent with the company’s previous sharing of these services,” spokesperson Thomas Regnier said during the midday briefing.
“SpaceX must urgently restore full services for Ukraine because Ukraine needs this critical information to keep soldiers connected, to protect its citizens, but also to pilot the drones needed to defend its territory,” he added.
Regnier said the war in Ukraine had demonstrated the importance of space capabilities for Europe’s security, stressing that the bloc needed to strengthen its own capabilities.
Reports by several media outlets indicate that SpaceX introduced restrictions on certain Starlink services in Ukraine on Oct. 14, disrupting military drone operations and communications.
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions affected drone missions, with connectivity reportedly interrupted when terminals exceeded speeds of 160 kilometers per hour (99 miles per hour).
RE: EU calls on SpaceX to restore full Starlink services for Ukraine (restore network) - C C - Oct 22, 2026
(Oct 16) Germany urges US to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine: 'We are paying for it'
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/germany-urges-us-to-lift-starlink-restrictions-1792142233.html
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized restrictions on Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine, noting that his country is among those paying for the service, according to ntv. "These restrictions must be lifted," Wadephul said.
He noted that Germany funds some of the Starlink equipment used in Ukraine. "And that is why, of course, we insist that it work if we are paying for it. Ukraine must continue to receive full support," the German minister stressed.
Wadephul added that there was currently "no complete picture" of the reasons behind the restrictions on Starlink. According to him, Germany has questions for the United States about the issue, "which we will clarify."
In recent days, Ukraine's Defense Forces have faced restrictions on Starlink service. In particular, Ukrainian troops were unable to use drones traveling at speeds above 160 km/h. According to media reports, the order to restrict the satellite system—which Ukraine uses for battlefield communications and drone control—came from the White House.
Germany pays for Starshield connectivity for the Ukrainian military under a contract that runs through April 2027. Kyiv is asking for the system to be restored to unrestricted operation, without speed limits.
According to RBC-Ukraine, the situation with restrictions on Starshield, the military version of Starlink, improved in Ukraine on October 15. However, restrictions remain in place.
Meanwhile, US Senator Thom Tillis has called on the US authorities to investigate the Pentagon's actions after Ukraine was affected by the Starlink restrictions.
RE: EU calls on SpaceX to restore full Starlink services for Ukraine (restore network) - Syne - Oct 22, 2026
Germany should stop financing an “already lost war” in Ukraine, says Alice Weidel (co-chairwoman of the Alternative for Germany party).