As of October 23, 2026, Ukraine has yet to confirm the lifting of restrictions on the operation of the Starlink system, despite recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Statements from the U.S.
Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the restrictions on the use of Starlink in Ukraine may have been lifted. He referred to this situation as "very interesting." However, despite this announcement, the situation in Ukraine remains unchanged.
Response from Ukrainian Authorities
According to the advisor to the President of Ukraine, Dmytro Lytvyn, currently "we see the same limits." This indicates that official bodies do not have confirmation of the lifting of restrictions, and the situation regarding access to Starlink remains complex.
State of Communication and UAV Issues
Noted journalist Oliver Carroll from The Economist previously reported that commanders of Ukrainian UAV units noted a possible lifting of restrictions. However, U.S. military analyst Michael Kofman pointed out that communication remains unstable. When UAVs fly at speeds over 160 km/h, the connection often drops. This indicates that the improvements observed are not stable.