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Ukrainian troops reporting continuing Starlink problems contradicts Trump claims, signaling reliability concerns.
Context
What happened: Ukrainian forces report continuing Starlink disruptions despite Donald Trump's claim that Elon Musk lifted restrictions on the service.
Why it matters: The slowdown affects a key communications system used by Ukrainian troops and began after Trump and Musk publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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What changed
Ukrainian forces report continuing Starlink disruptions despite Donald Trump's claim that Elon Musk lifted restrictions on the service.
Why it matters
The slowdown affects a key communications system used by Ukrainian troops and began after Trump and Musk publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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Oct 24, 2026 05:46 AM ET