# Ukraine Reports Full-Speed Starlink Restoration as Zelensky Pushes U.S. and Europe for Patriot Missiles

*Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-24T14:05:51.496Z (3h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Eastern Europe
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Ukrainian officials say Starlink connectivity has been restored to pre-restriction speeds, while President Volodymyr Zelensky continues talks with the U.S. and European partners on resuming Patriot missile supplies.

Ukraine says Starlink satellite internet has returned to the speeds available before recent limits, just as President Volodymyr Zelensky works to secure more Patriot air-defense missiles from the United States and Europe.

Zelensky said that the operation of Starlink and a related system referred to as Starshield had been restored to the speeds that existed before restrictions were imposed. According to Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara, quoted by the outlet «Militarnyi», Ukrainian defense forces are now detecting Starlink systems operating at speeds exceeding 400 km/h with a stable connection. That performance is crucial for terminals mounted on fast-moving platforms.

In parallel, Zelensky said that communication continues with the United States on renewing deliveries of Patriot missiles, both from U.S. stocks and from European partners. He added that a meeting with representatives from the U.S. and Europe is being prepared, with plans for it to take place next week.

Starlink’s restored performance directly affects how Ukrainian forces coordinate in the field, while Patriot missiles are central to efforts to defend cities and infrastructure from Russian missile and drone attacks. Stable satellite connectivity helps units maintain command and control under fire, and more Patriot interceptors would increase Ukraine’s ability to blunt incoming strikes.

The key indicators in the coming days will be whether Starlink’s higher speeds remain reliable under combat conditions and whether Zelensky’s planned meetings result in firm Patriot delivery commitments and timelines from the U.S. and European partners.