# Musk Confirms SpaceX Thwarted Ukraine's Starlink Access

> Musk says SpaceX blocked Ukraine's Starlink internet after military used it for drone attacks on Russia.
- Title: Musk Confirms SpaceX Thwarted Ukraine's Starlink Access
- Summary: Musk says SpaceX blocked Ukraine's Starlink internet after military used it for drone attacks on Russia. Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX throttled Ukraine's…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/musk-confirms-spacex-was-behind-thwarting-of-ukraines-starlink-access-evil-warmongers
- Published: 2026-10-25T15:20:17+00:00
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- Topics: elon musk, spacex, starlink, ukraine, russia, drone attacks, starshield, news, entertainment
## Musk Claims Ukraine Violated Starlink Terms
Elon Musk said Ukraine military used Starlink for offensive drone strikes against Russia.

> Using Starlink, a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes to kill people has never been allowed, nor should it be.
## Starlink Access Throttled for Ukraine
Ukraine discovered Starlink issues after military drones traveled at 160 km/h or faster.

> Ukraine military [sic] violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people.
## Musk Defends SpaceX's Role
Musk stated SpaceX closed a loophole after Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service.

> SpaceX has done more to defend Ukraine than any private company on Earth BY FAR.
## Zelensky Reports Starlink Restored
Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed Starlink speeds were restored to needed levels.

> The speeds are now at the level we need.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX throttled Ukraine's Starlink access after military used it for drone strikes against Russia.