# Who capped Starlink in Ukraine? Musk, Trump and Rubio offer three different answers

https://mins.news/en/video/105969

- France 24 English, 2026-10-18 14:52 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE1bIsCIoxU

> Ukraine says Starlink speed limits continue to hamper military efforts to fend off Russian drones. Days earlier, the network slowed unexpectedly; Kyiv called it deliberate, while Washington denied ordering it.

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