# Ukraine alleges renewed Starshield drone restrictions; SpaceX denies change

_Published Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM EST · Policy, Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starshield satellite service again stops working on Ukrainian military drones above 161 kilometers per hour in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. SpaceX denied the allegation, telling Ars Technica that there had been no change.

Zelenskyy said the loss of connectivity prevents Ukraine from intercepting Russian drones arriving from occupied territory. SpaceX has received multiple Pentagon contracts to provide Ukraine with Starshield, the military variant of Starlink. Elon Musk said last month that the US government makes decisions on restrictions. The Pentagon inspector general's office has declined senators' request to investigate who ordered them.

## Sources

- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/11/ukraine-says-spacex-starshield-is-restricted-again-spacex-claims-it-isnt/)

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Published: 2026-11-12T20:29:38.909Z
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