Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored

Key Points:

• Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX intentionally throttled the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine after discovering the Ukrainian military used it for offensive drone strikes, violating the company's terms of service.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Starlink and Starshield satellite speeds have been restored to pre-restriction levels, improving front-line operations and defense against Russian drone attacks.
• The speed restrictions on Starlink caused significant disruptions to Ukraine's military communications and drone missions, raising tensions between Kyiv and Washington amid ongoing war diplomacy.
• Despite Musk's admission, he stated that the U.S. government controls changes to Starshield, the military-grade satellite system critical to Ukraine's defense, and defended SpaceX's support since Russia's 2022 invasion.
• Meanwhile, fighting continues with missile attacks causing casualties in Ukraine, Ukrainian strikes hitting Russian industrial targets, and drone incursions reaching deep into western Siberia.