Conflict & Security
Trump denies imposing restrictions on Starlink used by Ukrainian forces
October 16, 2026 at 06:58 PM · Updated 3h ago
6 reports · 3 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 6 hours
BNBBC News
Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
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MAMasrawy
ترمب: أريد أن تنتهي الحرب في أوكرانيا
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MAMasrawy
ترامب: لم نفرض قيوداً على خدمات ستارلينك الذي يستخدمه الجيش الأوكراني
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BNBBC News
Watch: BBC follows Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi pushing Russia back on frontline
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BNBBC News
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key role
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
ستارلينك.. خدمة إنترنت تتجاوز الأرض وتدخل الصراعات
(opens the publisher’s site)Trump said the United States had not restricted the satellite system Ukraine's military uses, amid Kyiv's warnings that limits threaten its drone operations.
- Trump said Friday at the White House that Washington had not imposed restrictions on the satellite service used by Ukraine's army, and doubted Elon Musk was responsible.
- Ukraine said restrictions were imposed without warning on Starshield, the military version of Musk's Starlink network, limiting its drone capability.
- Reuters, citing officials, reported the restriction order came from the White House in October 2026.
- BBC reported Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has recaptured 277 square kilometres in the eastern Donbas region.
- Restrictions capped drone speeds at 100 mph, hampering Ukraine's defenses during deadly Russian strikes on Tuesday.
- Trump said Friday he wants the war in Ukraine to end and is dealing with both Zelensky and Putin, believing both leaders want an end to the conflict.