Ukraine said its connection to the Starlink satellite internet network has stabilised after a period of reduced performance that lasted about a week.
The slowdown, which Ukrainian officials say was caused by network limits, had affected military communications and the operation of drones, key components of Kyiv's battlefield and reconnaissance capabilities. Authorities reported that the service is now functioning at normal levels.
Starlink, the low-earth-orbit satellite internet system operated by SpaceX, has been an important communications asset in Ukraine throughout the conflict. The reported interruption prompted concern among military planners who rely on resilient, high-bandwidth links for command-and-control and unmanned aerial vehicle operations.
Restoration of the connection is likely to ease operational constraints, though Ukrainian officials have not elaborated publicly on the exact nature of the limits or on the technical measures taken to resolve the slowdown. The episode highlights the strategic role of commercial satellite services in modern conflict and the vulnerability of military and civilian systems to disruptions in those networks.