SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas, which landed in the Indian Ocean. This is the last flight before the test launch of a new version of the rocket, designed for missions to the Moon and Mars.
More than 50 rescuers of the State Emergency Service worked all night in Slavutych after the Russian attack, setting up tents with internet and charging stations, and connecting generators for the hospital. They continue to work despite new drone attacks to provide the city with conditions for life.
The President of Poland signed a law on the extension of funding for Starlink terminal subscriptions in Ukraine. This technology is critical for maintaining communication in hospitals, schools, and frontline regions.
The Downdetector service is recording outages in Starlink satellite communications worldwide. The disruptions began around seven in the morning.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, announced the suspension of Starlink's operation along the entire front, and subsequently - its gradual restoration.
Russian occupiers are deliberately destroying cell towers, especially in border areas. This simplifies the task of striking regions and limits data transmission.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations with the USA regarding 10 additional Patriot systems. The USA supported the request, but the supply process is slow.
The US State Department approved the sale of equipment to support Patriot systems for $179. 1 million and Starlink services for $150 million. This will strengthen Ukraine's air defense and communication.
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites from California. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage completed its 15th successful launch and landing.
Since the beginning of summer 2025, over 64,000 people have been evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. For this purpose, 51 specialized evacuation groups have been created.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Starlink satellite communication services to Ukraine for $150 million. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine requested to purchase an extension of services for its Starlink terminals.
YouTube TV and media giant Fox have reached a new broadcasting agreement, allowing them to retain the entire Fox channel package. This happened after Fox's previous warnings about a possible shutdown due to disputes with Google.
The Polish government is developing an alternative bill regarding restrictions on assistance to Ukrainians. This comes after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the previous law, which provided for "800+" payments regardless of employment.
The tenth test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket was successful, deploying satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The Super Heavy booster successfully landed in the Gulf of Mexico.
The tenth test flight of the Starship rocket, scheduled for August 26, has been postponed due to a liquid oxygen leak and weather conditions. SpaceX engineers have made changes to the design to improve reliability.
The head of the Polish president's office stated that President Nawrocki's veto does not disable Starlink internet for Ukraine. He noted that the connection is financed based on current law.
Diplomatic sources report that an analysis is currently underway regarding the impact of the Polish bill on "Banderite" symbols on Ukrainian citizens. Ukraine expects the rights of its compatriots in Poland to be respected.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that President Karol Nawrocki's veto on the law on aid to Ukrainians effectively disconnects the internet in Ukraine. This stops Starlink support and data storage for the Ukrainian government.
Over 42,000 Starlink users reported problems with the satellite communication system on August 18. The outage was recorded by the Downdetector monitoring service.
SpaceX is preparing for the tenth test flight of Starship on August 24 from the Starbase site. This launch is a key stage in preparing the spacecraft for NASA's lunar missions.
SpaceX has accumulated nearly $5. 4 billion in tax losses, avoiding federal income tax. The company uses tax benefits, including loss carryforwards, made possible by changes in tax legislation in 2017.
Ukraine has become one of the first countries in the world where Starlink Direct to Cell technology has started working, allowing direct satellite communication without additional equipment. This technology will allow Ukrainians to stay connected via SMS even without mobile network coverage.
Over the past day, 113 combat engagements took place, the enemy is actively operating in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers used 1564 kamikaze drones and carried out over 4,000 shellings.
Norway, Ukraine, and Great Britain may join the EU's secure satellite network IRIS², which is an alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink. Norway is already in negotiations, while Ukraine and Great Britain have not yet started them, despite concerns about Starlink's market dominance.
Elon Musk ordered the Starlink terminals in the Kherson region to be disabled in September 2022, which caused communication disruptions and hindered the encirclement of Russian positions. This incident was the first known case of Starlink being disabled on the battlefield, raising concerns about the billionaire's influence on geopolitics.
The Starlink satellite communication system has resumed operations after a 2. 5-hour outage caused by a malfunction of internal software services. SpaceX Vice President Michael Nichols apologized for the temporary inconvenience and promised to eliminate the cause of the problem.
Elon Musk apologized for the Starlink outage, promising a quick restoration of service and elimination of the cause. Problems with the system were observed worldwide, including the front in Ukraine.
Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, reported that Starlink is not working across the entire front. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, confirmed problems with Starlink's operation not only in Ukraine but also in other countries around the world.
Ukraine will become the first country in Europe with Starlink mobile services. Messaging will be launched by the end of 2024, and mobile satellite internet in mid-2026.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that the demilitarization of Ukraine is an absolute "red line" for France. He emphasized that France cannot deny Ukraine membership in NATO and agree to the demilitarization of its armed forces.
