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Musk ordered Starlink speed cap that hit Ukraine's drones, says WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that a cap, introduced last week, rendered Ukraine's drones nearly inoperable, according to US officials. Musk wrote on X that Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink, is run by the US government. He added that the US military and ultimately the president set any limits on the service.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 October 2026 at 1:22

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