# Restrictions expose Ukraine's reliance on Starlink in war with Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/101158

- France 24, 2026-10-15 09:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261015-restrictions-expose-ukraine-s-starlink-dependency-in-russia-war

> Restrictions Ukraine has reported on its use of Starlink have highlighted Kyiv's reliance on the US satellite internet system for both offensive and defensive operations against Russia's invasion, analysts and observers say. An unnamed senior Ukrainian official said Starlink data speeds had been “throttled.”

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