Musk blocks Ukraine Starlink strikes
RT reports that Elon Musk has declined to let Ukraine use Starlink to help direct drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. The report cites The Atlantic and says the information came from two close allies of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, who has reportedly tried to persuade Musk through back-channel contacts.
The article also says Musk had already acknowledged in 2023 that he refused a Ukrainian request to use Starlink for attacks on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and naval bases in Crimea.
Key Events
- RT reported that Elon Musk blocked Ukraine from using Starlink to guide drone strikes deep inside Russia.
- The Atlantic said the report came from two close allies of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov.
- Fedorov has allegedly been seeking access through back channels since being removed from his post last month.
- Musk previously confirmed in 2023 that he rejected a Ukrainian request to use Starlink for attacks on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and naval bases in Crimea.