Ukraine's government said Starlink satellite internet service has returned to normal operation after a week in which connectivity was throttled, Reuters reported on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The announcement came from Ukrainian officials, who characterized the service as restored to its usual level of performance.
According to Reuters, the disruption lasted roughly seven days. The reporting did not specify what caused the slowdown, which areas were affected, or how severely users experienced it. No explanation was given for why service has now returned to normal.
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has been widely used in Ukraine for both civilian and military communications. The network's satellite-based design allows it to function when ground-based infrastructure is damaged or unavailable, which has made it a significant part of the country's connectivity during the ongoing war. Reuters' report did not address whether the throttling affected particular users or regions, nor did it identify any party as responsible.
The restored service follows a period in which Ukrainian officials publicly flagged the reduced performance. Reuters did not report whether Ukraine received an explanation from SpaceX or any other operator regarding the week-long slowdown.
What to watch next: whether SpaceX or Ukrainian officials provide further details on the cause of the throttling, and whether any formal review of the incident is announced.