Ukraine accuses Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling Starlink terminals
Summary
Ukrainian officials say SpaceX has limited the speed of Starlink satellite internet used by Ukraine’s military, especially for drones, which affects their defense against attacks. Poland, which funds some Starlink services for Ukraine, criticized Elon Musk for this, while SpaceX denies turning off or reducing service on purpose.Key Facts
- Ukraine claims SpaceX slowed down Starlink internet for terminals moving faster than 100 mph, affecting drone control.
- The slowdown disrupted Ukraine’s ability to carry out frontline and long-distance military missions.
- Poland pays for some Starlink subscriptions used by Ukraine and expressed frustration with Elon Musk over the issue.
- Elon Musk previously said he would not turn off Starlink units, even if he disagreed with Ukraine’s policies.
- The internet service issue came shortly after Russian missile attacks killed at least nine people in Kyiv.
- Ukrainian officials suggest the timing of the slowdown is suspicious and may be linked to deals between U.S. President Trump and Russia.
- President Trump defended U.S. intelligence sharing and criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for not doing enough to end the war.
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