# Why Ukraine’s Starlink scare matters

https://mins.news/en/video/100833

- DW News, 2026-10-15 04:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TensNEUHcM8

> Ukraine says Starshield, the government and military version of Starlink used by its forces, suffered connectivity problems and a speed cap earlier this week, disrupting several military drone missions. Ukrainian officials say terminals lost connection when moving faster than about 100 mph (160 km/h).

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