# Ukrainian troops report ongoing Starlink satellite network problems

Ukrainian soldiers say they are still experiencing problems with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, which is vital for battlefield communications. The recurring issues matter because Starlink supports military coordination and operations, making reliability a sensitive security concern for Ukraine.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/ukraine-troops-report-ongoing-problems-with-starlink-satellite-network) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:09:08 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwkg5md14j8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:12:40 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/ukraine-zelenskyy-military-starlink-satellite-connection-stable-after-restrictions) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:47:20 GMT