Ukraine's defense ministry said monitoring data show Starlink and Starshield satellite communications have recovered functionality, with terminals maintaining stable links at speeds above 400 km/h. The ministry said the restoration will support frontline mobility, drone missions, military logistics and battlefield communications. It will continue to track both systems and run higher-speed tests to determine maximum operational speed and fully assess the level of communications recovery.

2026-10-24

Ukraine's defense ministry said monitoring data show Starlink and Starshield satellite communications have recovered functionality, with terminals maintaining stable links at speeds above 400 km/h. The ministry said the restoration will support frontline mobility, drone missions, military logistics and battlefield communications. It will continue to track both systems and run higher-speed tests to determine maximum operational speed and fully assess the level of communications recovery.