# Zelensky Adviser Slams Musk Over Ukraine Starlink Claims

> Ukraine's defense adviser calls Musk's Starlink restrictions 'very strange' after claims of drone misuse.
- Title: Zelensky Adviser Slams Musk Over Ukraine Starlink Claims
- Summary: Ukraine's defense adviser calls Musk's Starlink restrictions 'very strange' after claims of drone misuse. Ukraine's defense adviser says Starlink can't be…
- Keywords: serhii beskrestnov, zelensky, starlink, starshield, elton musk, ukraine, russia, Adviser, Slams, Musk, Claims, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/zelensky-adviser-slams-musk-over-claims-ukraine-violated-starlink-terms-12617922
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:20:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: serhii beskrestnov, zelensky, starlink, starshield, elton musk, ukraine, us, russia
## Ukraine's Defense Adviser
Serhii Beskrestnov, a defense adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, called Musk's remarks 'very st range' on Sunday.

> very st range
## Musk Claims Ukraine Violated Terms
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Ukraine violated Starlink terms of service by using the civilian system for lethal drone strikes against Russian forces.

> violated Starlink terms of service
## Starlink Speed Restrictions
Starlink is capped at 70 kilometers per hour over Ukraine, including Moscow-held areas, far below speeds needed for effective drone attacks.

> capped as low as 70 kilometers per hour
## Ukraine's Military Impact
Ukraine said its access to Starshield, Starlink's military-grade sister system, had been curbed, hampering attacks on Russian logistics and command centers.

> access to Starshield, Starlink's military-grade sister system
## Musk's Warning on Starlink
Musk warned that turning off Starlink would cause the Ukrainian front line to collapse immediately, as it remains critical for defense.

> front line would collapse immediately
## U.S. Intelligence Restrictions
Kyiv reported missing intelligence data on Russian ballistic missile strikes after U.S. blocked access to intelligence streams in early 2025.

> missing intelligence data on Russian ballistic missile strikes
## U.S. and Russia Positions
The White House pushed for peace talks ahead of next month's midterms while blaming Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for U.S. fuel prices.

> blaming Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries
## Russia's Drone Attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 140 drones and four missiles overnight, killing two people and injuring 17 others.

> 140 drones and four missiles
## Key takeaway

Ukraine's defense adviser says Starlink can't be used for strikes beyond the front line after Musk claims Ukraine violated terms.