Ukraine says Starlink stable again; drone speeds top 400km/h

Ukraine's defence minister said Starlink connectivity is stable again, with drone speeds above 400km/h restored after days of limits. The 10,000-satellite network is vital for piloting military drones, logistics, and battlefield communications.

• 1Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara said speeds above 400km/h are now possible, after drones had lost connection at 161km/h or faster during the restrictions.
• 2Ukraine's military uses the network of 10,000 low Earth orbit satellites for drones, logistics, and battlefield communications.
• 3Trump denied ordering the limits, waived some sanctions on Russia, and agreed a deal to import Russian diesel, a move Ukraine and European allies criticised.