Ukraine reports Starlink throttling; satellite links vital for drone operations

Ukrainian officials allege SpaceX is throttling Starlink and Starshield connections, which are critical for military drone command and control. The extent and cause of the throttling remain unconfirmed, but any degradation could impair Ukraine's battlefield effectiveness. This marks a potential shift in SpaceX's service reliability, raising concerns about dependence on a single commercial provider for wartime communications.