Unofficially: It was Elon Musk who ordered the limitation of the Starshield system's operation in Ukraine
Ukrainian Starshield systems face connectivity issues at speeds over 160 km/h, impacting military operations. Analyst Michael Kofman highlights these limitations hinder air defense. Elon Musk claims Pentagon and the president decide on Starshield's operations, while reports suggest he acted independently. Ukraine awaits official clarifications from the Pentagon and SpaceX regarding connectivity restoration. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Starshield's operations haven't been restricted, but compliance with regulations is necessary. He emphasized that U.S. priorities include domestic needs for missile supplies, affecting aid to Ukraine.