WorldUkraine blindsided by Starlink throttling and intelligence gaps

Ukrainian officials say restrictions on Starlink satellite internet caught troops off guard and disrupted frontline operations. Kyiv also received no warning from partners for a second day about a Russian missile attack on energy facilities. On Wednesday morning, terminals used by Ukrainian drone units began failing at speeds above 160 km/h, disrupting several missions.

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AArs Technica★★★★☆2026-10-14 13:56Original