NewzElon Musk confirmed on Saturday that SpaceX intentionally throttled Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine. The admission, made via social media, follows reports that these restrictions disrupted military operations essential to Ukraine's defense against Russia. The service has since been restored to normal speeds.
The decision to limit connectivity had previously created friction between SpaceX and the United States government. The announcement of the restoration of services occurred in the wake of public commentary from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the impact of the satellite limitations on the country's defensive efforts.
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