Conflict & Security
Starlink disruptions and a US intelligence gap shake Ukraine as Trump announces energy ceasefire
October 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM
2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 10 hours
Ukraine faces Starlink service disruptions and a gap in allied missile-warning data as Washington pushes an energy ceasefire with Moscow.
- Trump announced an energy ceasefire barring mutual strikes on energy infrastructure; Kyiv called the announcement a surprise.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no advance warning of a Russian ballistic missile attack for a second night, while Trump denied halting intelligence sharing.
- Ukrainian officials said the Starshield military service stopped working when field terminals moved at high speeds, hampering drone and air-defense operations.
- Musk said Washington controls Starshield connectivity and that any speed limits are decided by President Trump.


