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Mug Insight: Ukraine Faces Starlink Restrictions... Who Controls the Kill Switch?

On the night of October 13, local time, an unannounced speed restriction was applied to Starlink terminals, which serve as the core communication network for the Ukrainian military.

The connection was cut off the moment drones exceeded 160 kilometers per hour, dealing a direct blow to drone operations and various systems.

Following the Trump administration's "Russian diesel deal" and remarks regarding a regime change, Ukraine suspects this latest incident is an extension of political pressure.

However, the United States has drawn a line to distance itself from the issue.

In an era where a single satellite signal can alter the course of a war, who is holding the switch for Ukraine's drones? Watch the video to find out.

(Reported by So Hwan-uk | Edited by Yoon Ye-ran | Designed by Cho Seung-hyun | With assistance from Kim Chae-hyun | Produced by the Intellectual Content IP Team)
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