Musk said that Ukraine violated the rules for using Starlink for drone strikes
Musk said the civilian system was never meant for offensive drone strikes, while Ukraine said restored speeds improved frontline logistics and communications.
- On Saturday, Elon Musk acknowledged that SpaceX throttled Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the same day that access and speeds have been fully restored.
- Musk claimed the Ukrainian military violated Starlink terms of service by using the civilian system for "offensive drone strikes," stating this "loophole was closed last week" while maintaining that controls over Starshield rest with Washington.
- Restrictions alarmed Ukrainian officials, with commanders reporting lost drones and disrupted missions, heightening tensions between Kyiv and Washington already strained by President Donald Trump's reported deal with Moscow regarding Russian diesel imports.
- State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied administration involvement in the interruptions, though Vice President Vance hinted at White House coordination as the restoration follows a new diplomatic push to end the war.
- The General Staff reported Saturday that Ukrainian forces struck a chemical plant in Tolyatti and an electronics facility in Oryol, while drones reached an industrial hub in Omsk, more than 2,000 kilometers from the border.
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Elon Musk accused the Ukrainian army of using the Starlink network for offensive drone attacks, violating the conditions of service. The billionaire said that this possibility was blocked last week and stressed that Starlink is intended for civilian use, while the Starshield system is under the control of the American government.
The Ukrainian military's Starlink connection has returned to normal after a 10-day hiatus. Elon Musk has accused the Ukrainian military of violating company regulations.
SpaceX leader Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink conditions in drone attacks. Kyiv is opposed.
U.S. technology magnate Elon Musk, head of SpaceX, accused Ukraine of violating Starlink's conditions of use, after a few days of speed limitation on the background of voltages with...
Tech mogul Elon Musk on Saturday accused Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service by using the system for "drone strikes aimed at killing people."
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