Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield operating at 400 kilometers per hour after week of throttling

Rappler - Oct 24, 2026

'Monitoring systems had previously recorded disruptions to the Starlink/Starshield service. The speed metrics have now returned to normal,' the ministry says

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