Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access
Summary
President Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s internet access, which is provided by Musk’s Starlink satellite system. Ukrainian President Zelensky said the internet speed has not fully recovered yet, affecting Ukraine’s military operations, including drone attacks.Key Facts
- Ukraine relies on Starlink, a satellite internet service by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, for military communications and early warnings.
- Internet speed issues slowed Ukraine’s ability to use drones against Russian forces.
- President Trump claimed Musk restored internet access but did not confirm if he pressured Musk to do so.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said the service speed is still below normal levels and they are working to improve it.
- Reports say Trump called Musk to ask for faster Starlink service to support Ukraine’s military.
- Elon Musk said the US government controls the military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine.
- The White House denies ordering any restrictions on Starlink’s access for Ukraine.
- The issue started after Ukraine reported an interruption in US intelligence sharing on October 14.
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