What Happened
Single Vendor Leaves Military Operations Vulnerable
Ukraine’s military operations were disrupted due to a speed limit imposed on Starlink terminals, highlighting the country’s dependence on a single satellite network. The limit, which restricted terminals operating in motion to roughly 160 km/h, affected drone missions, logistics, and frontline communications. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported that connections had been restored at speeds above 400 km/h, but the incident has raised concerns about the country’s reliance on Starlink. As reported by Tech Insider, the disruption has exposed the risks of depending on a single vendor for critical military operations.