The Guardian
Ukrainian troops report Starlink problems despite Donald Trump’s restoration claim
Ukrainian troops continue to report widespread Starlink disruptions and speed limits, despite Donald Trump’s claim that Elon Musk had removed service restrictions. The satellite network is a key communications system for Ukrainian forces. The slowdown began last week after Trump and Musk publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian oil refineries.

What to know
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Donald Trump claimed Elon Musk had lifted Starlink restrictions, but Ukrainian troops still report widespread disruptions.
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The slowdown began last week, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Why it matters
The issue concerns the operating status of a key communications system used by Ukrainian forces.
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