Starlink speed limits prevent Ukraine's interceptor drones from working
Starlink speed restrictions limit Ukraine's ability to target Russian drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Starlink speed restrictions prevent Ukraine from using interceptor systems. The interceptor systems help defend against Russian attacks.
The restrictions hurt Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. When the same system is tested in European Union territory, it works at higher speeds without such restrictions.
Ukrainian officials say they were told the limits link to technical issues. The US military or government may have set these limits.
Elon Musk denied earlier this week that Starlink imposed the restrictions. Meanwhile, Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukraine's power grid as winter approaches.
Russia is targeting energy infrastructure with hundreds of drones.
- 4 cruise missiles, 332 attack drones
- Missiles and drones launched
- All 4 missiles, 289 of 332 drones
- Targets destroyed
- More than 15 across Ukraine
- Energy sites struck
Why it mattersIf Ukraine can't intercept fast-moving Russian drones, more attacks succeed. More civilians lose power and heat.
AustraliaAustralia backs Ukraine's defence; restrictions on its military capacity affect the war outcome Australia has supported.
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