Zelensky Says 161 km/h Starlink Cap Still Blocks Ukraine Drone Intercepts

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 13

Zelensky said Friday that a 161 km/h Starlink speed limit still applies along the entire front and in occupied Ukrainian territory, preventing Ukrainian forces from using interceptor drones against jet-powered Shahed drones.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry said the cap appears limited to occupied areas, where Kyiv uses Starlink-linked drones for midrange strikes on Russian forces, and that it has asked SpaceX and the U.S. Defense Department for an explanation.
A commander from the Lazar's Group battalion on the southern front told The Washington Post his unit was affected, with the restrictions apparently resurfacing Thursday after initial disruptions began last month.
The renewed limits came days after Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators met in Abu Dhabi, signaling that friction between Washington and Kyiv over Starlink access remains unresolved as U.S. senators press for an investigation.