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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk · Published 15 Oct 2026, 17:31

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 15 Oct 2026, 16:50

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 15 Oct 2026, 11:25

Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera · 15 Oct 2026, 13:32

Ukraine says its access to SpaceX's Starshield has been restored. It's the system the country uses for its offensive drone attacks on Russia.

NPR Topics: World · 15 Oct 2026, 08:46

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 15 Oct 2026, 04:30

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