Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink access, citing violations of terms regarding the use of the service for offensive military drone strikes. The move follows a period of tension between Kyiv and Washington, with Musk maintaining that Starlink is a civilian service not intended for lethal offensive operations.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex geopolitical influence of private tech companies in modern warfare and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the dual-use nature of satellite internet.
Image source, Getty Images By Aleks Phillips Published 30 minutes ago Elon Musk has said his company SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service, after Ukrainian officials said connectivity issues appeared to have been resolved.
The tech billionaire accused Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using it for military activity - but denied being responsible for a simultaneous issue with its US-run, military-grade counterpart Starshield.
Kyiv has not officially commented on Musk's latest claim but Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said his post was "very strange".
Musk had earlier denied deliberately throttling Ukraine's connection, which it says hampered its ability to conduct defensive operations.
The issue first emerged last week during a broader row between Washington and Kyiv over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
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