NewzSpaceX has suddenly imposed new restrictions on the battlefield use of Starlink communication terminals in Ukraine, slowing down the speed at which some Ukrainian drones can travel and stay connected to the network. Officials reported the change on Wednesday as Kyiv endured a second consecutive night of missile attacks.
Serhiy Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warned that the restrictions have disrupted Ukraine's battlefield missions. According to Beskrestnov, Ukrainian forces were given no prior warning regarding the sudden limitations.
The technological curbs have been linked to the broader political situation surrounding the war. The development highlights vulnerabilities in Ukraine's military communications and reliance on commercial satellite networks during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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