Ukraine confirms restoration of Starlink after more than a week of critical restrictions

Ukraine has restored Starlink satellite communications after over a week of critical restrictions that hampered military operations. The Ministry of Defense confirmed the service's return to normal operational speeds, essential for drone control. Previous limitations had severely impacted combat effectiveness and led to the cancellation of planned missions. The restrictions were reportedly linked to political pressures from the U.S. government regarding contracts for Starshield. The resolution followed high-level discussions between Washington and SpaceX's Elon Musk, highlighting Ukraine's reliance on externally controlled satellite communication systems.