A controversial statement from Elon Musk has reignited debate over the use of Starlink services in Ukraine, with the billionaire claiming the recent slowdown was triggered by alleged violations of terms of service. According to a post on social media, the disruption followed Ukraine’s military use of Starlink for offensive drone operations, which Musk said constituted a breach of the platform’s rules. The admission comes as the service has played a critical role in maintaining communications for Ukrainian forces amid ongoing conflict. Critics question whether the move could undermine Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian aggression.
Elon Musk on Saturday alluded to being behind last week’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine which impacted the country’s military capabilities. “Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week,” Musk said in a post on social platform X. The slowdown happened...
