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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Ukraine war briefing: Starlink access restored, says UK’s Streeting after Hegseth meeting

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UK defence secretary says Pete Hegseth assured him satellite communications system back up and running in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,696 Ukraine’s access to Elon Musk’s Starlink had been restored, according to UK defence secretary Wes Streeting.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Streeting Says Ukraine Starlink Access Restored (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Ukraine’s Starlink access has been restored, Britain’s defense secretary said after meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; the disruption had hindered Ukrainian attack and air-defense drone missions.

  2. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Starlink access restored, says UK’s Streeting after Hegseth meeting (opens The Guardian)

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    UK defence secretary says Pete Hegseth assured him satellite communications system back up and running in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,696 Ukraine’s access to Elon Musk’s Starlink had been restored, according to UK defence secretary Wes Streeting.

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