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Trump claims Musk has restored Kyiv's Starlink access, Ukrainian military sources yet to see any change

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First reported on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 17:42 EDT by BBC News·Latest article on Friday 23 October 2026 at 24:40 EDT

Summary

Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access, BBC News reported on 22 October, Ukraine relying on Starlink for a range of military uses and Musk having repeatedly denied restricting access. On 23 October The Guardian reported uncertainty over Kyiv's Starlink access after the claim, the US president saying the Starshield military communications system is back but declining to comment on whether there was any conversation with Musk on the matter. The Independent reported that Trump batted away a question about Musk and that Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds.

Latest: The Guardian reported uncertainty over Kyiv's Starlink access after Trump claimed Musk restored service, the US president saying the Starshield military communications system is back but declining to comment on whether there was any conversation with Musk on the matter, and The Independent reported Ukrainian military sources saying they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 22 October

    Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access, BBC News reported, Ukraine relying on Starlink for a range of military uses and Musk having repeatedly denied restricting access.