# Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukrainian army operations, ex-adviser says

https://mins.news/en/item/99310

- TASS, 2026-10-14 07:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2201743

> Sergey Sternenko, a former adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, said SpaceX restricted Starlink terminal operations for the Ukrainian army overnight, disrupting some missions. Internet outages occurred when terminals were moving faster than 160 km/h. He suggested SpaceX acted at the US administration’s request.

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