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Elon Musk Accuses Ukraine Over Starlink Use as Service Restored
Elon Musk accused Ukraine of using Starlink for offensive strikes as internet speeds were restored after a week of disruption.
In brief
Elon Musk accused Ukraine of using Starlink for offensive strikes as internet speeds were restored after a week of disruption. Starlink service in Ukraine was restored following disruptions, amid disputes over satellite military usage and control of restrictions. Originally reported by Name.
Musk accuses Ukraine
Elon Musk claimed Ukraine violated Starlink rules by using the satellite service for offensive drone strikes.
“Using Starlink, a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes to kill people has never been allowed, nor should it be”
Service speeds restored
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Starlink access had returned following more than a week of disruption for forces.
Ukraine disputes claims
Defence adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said Ukrainian attack drones operate at much lower speeds than Elon Musk described.
Debate over authority
Elon Musk blamed the US military for restrictions, while American officials denied responsibility for the slowdown.
Risks of dependence
The disruption highlighted risks for Ukraine of relying on private satellite systems controlled outside the country.
In short
Starlink service in Ukraine was restored following disruptions, amid disputes over satellite military usage and control of restrictions.
