EU Commission: Starshield (Starlink) disruptions in Ukraine are unacceptable

The European Commission has described reports of disruptions to the US satellite internet service Starshield in Ukraine as extremely concerning.

A Commission spokesperson stated that, should these reports be confirmed, the disruptions would be unacceptable. SpaceX, the spokesperson added, must adopt a consistent approach in providing its services to Ukraine.

"Starshield services must be restored urgently so that Ukraine can maintain communication for its soldiers, protect its citizens, and defend its sovereign territory."

Starshield is the military version of the US satellite internet service Starlink, which is owned by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. 

The service, which is vital to the Ukrainian military, had already been throttled for several days in mid-October.

• Kyiv has accused Musk of imposing new restrictions on satellite communications

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