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Ukrainians Warn SpaceX Starshield Speed Cap Could Kill Civilians

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 2:57 PM UTC · How we work

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SpaceX set a 100 mph (?161 km/h) speed cap on Starshield terminals without warning Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the restriction will cause civilian deaths.
Ukrainian troops say the limits could cut mid-range drone operations by up to thirtyfold.
Human-rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk warned loss of Starlink could expose hospitals and schools.

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SpaceX set a 100 mph (?161 km/h) speed cap on Starshield terminals without warning Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the restriction will cause civilian deaths.
Ukrainian troops say the limits could cut mid-range drone operations by up to thirtyfold.
Human-rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk warned loss of Starlink could expose hospitals and schools.