# Order limiting Starlink access for Ukraine’s military came from within White House, Reuters reports

https://mins.news/en/item/102536

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 04:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/order-limiting-starlink-access-for-ukraines-military-came-from-within-white-house-reuters-reports/

> Reuters, citing U.S. and Western officials, reported that an order to restrict Starlink for Ukraine’s military came from within the White House. On Oct. 14, Starlink imposed an unannounced speed cap of 100 miles per hour, disrupting military operations, including those involving strike and interceptor drones. A Ukrainian Defense Ministry source said connectivity was restored, but the origin of the order has not been publicly confirmed.

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