US President Donald Trump has denied restricting access to Starlink for Ukraine, despite reports of ongoing service issues. Musk's satellite system is still experiencing disruptions affecting Ukrainian drones, with officials noting continued connectivity problems.
Trump stated that Elon Musk had 'put it back' after previous restrictions, but Ukrainian sources confirm issues persist. The White House has denied deliberate limits on the network, while Musk has not confirmed the restrictions were lifted.
Ukraine's defense ministry reports that Starlink and Starshield networks are still experiencing performance issues, impacting military operations. The conflict between Trump and Zelenskyy over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure has intensified concerns over network reliability.
Ukrainian officials stress the critical role of Starlink in battlefield communications, highlighting the need for uninterrupted access to maintain operational effectiveness.