Ukraine’s defense tech advisor says the move is “not a coincidence.”
Archived version: https://archive.is/20261014151537/https://www.theverge.com/science/1011110/ukraine-starlink-restrictions-drone-mission-disruptions
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q3ndj7052o
Ain’t the first time Starlink has been used strategically in the Ukraine-Russia war.
And like @Jax@sh.itjust.works pointed out, this is very likely bypassing Musk’s direct leadership, it’s most likely the government using Starlink pretty much directly the way they want.