Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption

Ukraine's military has regained full use of Starlink satellite links for its drones and other fast-moving equipment, the defense minister said Saturday, ending speed restrictions that Ukrainian officials said had disrupted front-line operations for more than a week.The Defense Ministry's monitoring systems in Ukraine reported stable connections on objects traveling faster than 250 mph, Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters.The limitations placed on Starshield - SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet service and the backbone of Ukraine's drone operations and communication - last week alarmed the country's military and government officials, with commanders reporting lost drones and disrupted missions. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awaits the arrival of Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo outside the Mariinskyi Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine, October 22, 2026. Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images The restoration comes as U.S. envoys launched a new push to end the war. Russia agreed Wednesday to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv next month. On Friday, Kyiv and Moscow also agreed to a localized ceasefire brokered by first la...