One signal

Ukraine’s defence ministry says Starlink service used by its military has been fully restored after two weeks of restrictions, Axios reports. The ministry says the restrictions had limited the military’s use of drones to intercept Russian attack drones and deliver supplies to frontline troops.

The ministry attributed the restoration to direct dialogue and pressure from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The dispute has drawn political scrutiny, but this announcement does not establish who imposed the restrictions or why. For Ukraine, restoring connectivity is immediately useful. For anyone relying on a privately operated satellite network in a conflict, the episode is a pointed reminder that access can become a strategic vulnerability.

Discuss: Should essential wartime communications depend on private providers, or must governments have a guaranteed alternative?

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