A politically unstable relationship. How did Ukraine become Starlink's "hostage" and are there alternatives On the night of October 14, the Ukrainian UAV operators began to lose contact with the UAVs they were controlling through Starlink terminals. It was later revealed that speed limits of up to 160 km/h were installed without warning at all Star Shield military fare terminals. The restrictions were lifted within a week, but the damage once again exposed the critical dependence of Ukrainian frontline media on Elon Musk. Starlink has become one of the main advantages of the Ukrainian military, but also a source of its vulnerability. Thanks to mobile satellite terminals, Ukraine achieves success in the use of ground robotic complexes, as logistical UAVs and certain types of attack UAVs, and can also maintain stable communications during highly complex operations. At the same time, tens of thousands of terminals across the front line may start working with interruptions or be turned off completely at the will of one person closely associated with the administration of the President of the United States Donald Trump. "Oboronka" tells how Ukraine "connected" to the Starlink terminals and whether it is possible to find an alternative.

A politically unstable relationship. How did Ukraine become Starlink's "hostage" and are there alternatives On the night of October 14, the Ukrainian UAV operators began to lose contact with the UAVs they were controlling through Starlink terminals. It was later revealed that speed limits of up to 160 km/h were installed without warning at all Star Shield military fare terminals. The restrictions were lifted within a week, but the damage once again exposed the critical dependence of Ukrainian frontline media on Elon Musk. Starlink has become one of the main advantages of the Ukrainian military, but also a source of its vulnerability. Thanks to mobile satellite terminals, Ukraine achieves success in the use of ground robotic complexes, as logistical UAVs and certain types of attack UAVs, and can also maintain stable communications during highly complex operations. At the same time, tens of thousands of terminals across the front line may start working with interruptions or be turned off completely at the will of one person closely associated with the administration of the President of the United States Donald Trump. "Oboronka" tells how Ukraine "connected" to the Starlink terminals and whether it is possible to find an alternative.