Ukraine says SpaceX limiting Starlink operations, impacting air defense

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Today's top stories - October 14, 2026

Today's top stories - October 14, 2026

Ukraine is raising alarm that air defense operations are being impacted by unannounced limitations on SpaceX satellites.

The disruption comes following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning that President Trump has threatened to cut off intelligence sharing with the country. 

Limits on Starlink’s services in Ukraine occurred without warning, presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov wrote on Telegram, as reported by Reuters.

A source familiar with the matter told The Hill that Ukrainian drones, airplanes and helicopters were impacted by the limitations, with Starlink services cut off for objects that traveled faster than 100 miles per hour.

This hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept and counter Russian-launched explosive........

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