Ukraine says satellite communications suddenly restricted as Russia escalates

Summary

Ukraine says its satellite communications have suddenly been restricted, according to NPR. The New York Times reports that a huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv and that a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning as Russia escalated.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   14 Oct 2026, 20:09 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that a huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv and that a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

2. NPR

   14 Oct 2026, 20:17 UTCSource ↗

   NPR reports that Ukraine says its satellite communications have suddenly been restricted.