Starlink Speed Limits Hinder Ukraine's Drone Defense Efforts

Ukraine claims Starlink speed restrictions are impeding its military's ability to counter Russian drone attacks, following a disputed network slowdown that Kyiv attributes to deliberate action while US officials deny involvement. The incident has sparked conflicting explanations from Elon Musk, Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over who was responsible for the service restrictions.

Byte's take

Speed caps on military comms expose the risks of relying on a single private operator for critical infrastructure during wartime.