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Elon Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Disrupted Ukraine Drones

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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A slowdown in SpaceX's Starlink network that disrupted Ukraine's drone operations was triggered by an order from CEO Elon Musk, according to a media report.

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The one-day disruption affected defensive and offensive drone missions against Russian forces, resulting in mission failures and drone losses.

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Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that the US government and military, not SpaceX, are responsible for any restrictions on the Starshield satellite communications system.