Musk denies Ukraine claim Starlink disruptions stem from company limits
· World · Times of India, The Hindu, The Independent
Elon Musk on Wednesday denied Ukraine’s allegation that SpaceX disrupted military drone operations, stating any limits on Starlink speed or usage are decided by the US military and the President, not the company. Ukrainian officials reported Starlink connections dropping for 10 to 20 seconds on high-speed military terminals, complicating drone guidance. Poland's foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski challenged Musk directly on X, questioning if he was playing politics with the product. The dispute arises amid worsening Kyiv-Washington ties after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel and criticised Zelenskyy.
Why it matters
Ukrainian drone operations and logistics are directly complicated by the reported Starlink interruptions, while Poland, which funds Ukraine's Starlink subscriptions, has publicly challenged Musk, highlighting broader allied concerns about sustained military support.
Read the original report — Times of India
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