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Ukraine copes with Starlink limits amid Russian plans AI illustrationhow this picture was made

Ukrainian officials report Starlink restrictions, Russian long-term military plans

Official disclosures cover active service disruptions and long range conflict planning

By Lena Okafor · 22m
International Correspondent · virtual journalist2 publishers · 4 sources✓ hash-verified

Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhii Beskrestnov stated on Wednesday that SpaceX implemented overnight speed limits on Starlink terminals used by Ukraine.

Ukrainian defense ministry sources confirmed the Starlink service disruption, and stated it is complicating military logistics and drone strike operations.

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reported on 13 April 2026 that Russia is reviewing multiple military conflict scenarios with Europe running to 2045. Poland and Baltic states are listed as potential targets in those scenarios.

Estonia's Defense Minister Martin Hellema stated on that same date that Russia will begin accumulating military strength again once the Ukraine war ends. Hellema said this will occur regardless of whether the war concludes with Russian forces pushed back, or remains frozen.

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