Elon Musk Rejects Ukrainian Request to Enable Starlink for Deep Strikes Inside Russia
Musk said permitting the system for deep strikes could widen the war and risk escalation, while Ukraine sought it as a cheaper alternative to Patriots.
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American billionaire Elon Musk has refused to grant Ukrainian forces the ability to use the Starlink satellite communications system to launch attacks deep inside Russia. Access to this capability could be a significant help for Kiev, which is currently facing massive Russian attacks with high civilian casualties.
Kiev wants to use Starlink to hit Russian launchers, but Ilon Mask hasn't agreed yet.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov is trying to convince SpaceX owner Elon Musk through unofficial channels to allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use Starlink to target targets in Russia, namely Russian missile launchers. This is reported by The Atlantic, citing sources close to Fedorov.
Musk blocks Ukraine from using Starlink for deep strikes in Russia – Atlantic
The billionaire reportedly believes it is time to make a peace deal with Moscow Elon Musk has refused to allow Ukraine to use his Starlink satellite internet service to guide drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, The Atlantic reported on Friday, citing two close allies of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov. According to the...
Former Defense Minister Fedorov continues talks with Musk about expanding use of Starlink for strikes against Russia
The task of expanding the use of Starlink satellite communications for Ukrainian strikes against Russian territory is complex, but communication with SpaceX owner and CEO Elon Musk has been established, said former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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