Key facts
- Ukraine's military connection to Starlink is stable after recent restrictions were lifted.
- Speed restrictions on Starlink terminals had hampered combat missions and drone interceptions.
- Some Ukrainian operations to strike behind enemy frontlines were cancelled due to the restrictions.
- Russia was able to launch ballistic missiles at Ukraine without advance warning.
- President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to US allies for resolving the issue.
Ukraine's military has a stable connection to Starlink satellite terminals, the Ukrainian government said on Saturday, 10 days after its ability to use the system was restricted. The restrictions had hampered combat missions and drone interceptions earlier this month, and some operations to strike behind enemy frontlines were cancelled. Russia was able to launch ballistic missiles at Ukraine without advance warning. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to his US allies for resolving the issue, stating that Starlink and Starshield had resumed operations at the necessary speeds.