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Zelensky confirms Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had been fully restored.
Key facts
- President Trump said on Friday that the White House was not involved in restricting Ukraine's use of the system
- Before the restrictions, the Starlink and Starshield network operated even on drones that reached 400 kilometers per hour
- Now it is restricted to 161 kilometers per hour, Ukrainian officials say
- The cars drove 180 kilometers per hour, and the satellite systems continued working
Summary
But their contacts in the company say it is coming from the White House. Musk said in a Wednesday X post that the U.S. government was involved in disrupting Starshield. President Trump said on Friday that the White House was not involved in restricting Ukraine's use of the system.