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Serhii Beskrestnov

Ukrainian drone and electronic warfare analyst known as "Flash", connected with Ukraine's military.

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Known aliases

  • Serhii Flash
  • Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov
  • Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov
  • Serhiy Beskrestnov
  • Сергій Бескрестнов

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SpaceX capped Starlink speed on Ukraine's drones overnight, a Zelenskyy adviser says

SpaceX imposed a speed limit on Starlink terminals mounted on Ukrainian drones overnight, Zelenskyy adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said Wednesday. SpaceX and the White House did not immediately comment, so the political motive he alleges rests on his word alone.

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securityConfirmed17 publishers

SpaceX capped moving Starlink military terminals at 100 mph, a Zelensky adviser says

Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on Oct. 14 that SpaceX capped Starlink's StarShield military service package at 100 mph on moving terminals. A Defense Ministry source says the cause is under investigation.

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Musk says the US military and president set Ukraine's Starshield speed limit

Ukraine said Wednesday that SpaceX abruptly limited its military-grade Starlink access without warning. Musk replied on X that the US government owns Starshield and that the US military and president decide any limits.

Publishers:foreignpolicy.com

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