Zelensky Says Starlink’s 161 km/h Speed Cap Is Disabling Ukrainian Interceptor Drones

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptor drones cannot effectively target Russian jet-powered Shahed drones because Starlink connections shut down when platforms exceed 161 km/h. He told reporters that Ukrainian tests found terminals continued working at speeds above 180 km/h in European Union countries, leading him to call the restriction specific to Ukraine. Kyiv is discussing the issue with U.S. military and diplomatic officials and SpaceX. U.S. officials have described the problem as technical, while President Donald Trump said he did not order the restriction