A global disruption of Starlink, the satellite internet network owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, occurred on July 24, leaving military and civilian users around the world temporarily disconnected. The cause of the outage remains unknown, and SpaceX has yet to release a detailed explanation on its official platform.
In Ukraine, where Starlink plays a critical role amid ongoing war efforts, the outage had immediate and serious consequences. The Ukrainian military confirmed on Telegram that Starlink terminals had gone offline, severing vital connectivity across the front lines.
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Starlink has become a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians. It serves not only soldiers but also hospitals, schools, and civilians in regions where traditional internet infrastructure has been destroyed.
While technical reasons for the service interruption are still being investigated, the outage once again highlights the geopolitical sensitivity of Ukraine’s reliance on Starlink. The service’s role has often been entangled in political tensions between Kyiv, Washington, and Elon Musk himself.
Source: https://kyivindependent.com/global-starlink-outage-affects-ukrainian-soldiers-on-the-frontlines/
