# Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Crippling Military Missions

> Ukraine blames SpaceX for disrupting military drones as US ties worsen.
- Title: Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Crippling Military Missions
- Summary: Ukraine blames SpaceX for disrupting military drones as US ties worsen. Ukraine accuses SpaceX of limiting Starlink services that cripple drone operations…
- Keywords: ukraine, space x, starlink, military missions, zelensky, elton musk, starlink services, drones, us relations, news, world, Accuses
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261014-ukraine-accuses-spacex-of-crippling-military-missions-as-ties-with-us-worsen
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- Topics: ukraine, space x, starlink, military missions, us, zelensky, elton musk, starlink services, drones, us relations, news, world
## Ukraine Accuses SpaceX
Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones.

> ostentatious disrespect
## President Zelensky's Reaction
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the US actions 'ostentatious disrespect' to Donald Trump.

> ostentatious disrespect
## US-Ties Deteriorate
Kyiv's relationship with Washington has taken a sharp turn for the worse since US President Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel.
## US Policy Shift
US President Trump publicly turned on Zelensky after lifting sanctions on Russian diesel last week.
## Ukraine's Request
Ukraine asked US, SpaceX and NATO to clarify Starlink limitations on military operations.
## Consequence
Ukraine's military missions face disruption as Starlink services are limited by SpaceX.
## Key takeaway

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of limiting Starlink services that cripple drone operations amid deteriorating US relations.