Ukraine says Starlink restored as attacks continue in Russia and Ukraine
Summary
Ukraine’s restrictions on military use of Starlink satellite internet have been lifted, restoring stable connections important for drones and communications. This comes ahead of planned peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, while fighting and missile strikes continue in both Ukraine and Russia.Key Facts
- Ukraine depends on Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink for military communications and drone missions.
- Restrictions on Starlink military connections lasted more than a week and disrupted Ukrainian drone operations.
- Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara announced the restrictions were lifted after talks involving Ukraine, the US, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- US President Donald Trump denied ordering the Starlink restrictions and defended Elon Musk.
- Peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US are planned for November in Abu Dhabi, four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
- Russian missile strikes recently killed and injured civilians in multiple Ukrainian cities including Lozova, Chernihiv, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk.
- Ukraine reported attacks inside Russia on industrial facilities with reported damage but no confirmed casualties.
- Russian authorities reported large-scale interception of Ukrainian missiles and drones over a 24-hour period.
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