Elon Musk throttled Starlink in embattled Ukraine

According to the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk reportedly slowed down Starlink technology in Ukraine, which hampered the nation's defense against Russian attacks. Musk capped the speeds of the military-grade Starlink network, Starsheild, leaving Ukrainian officials concerned that their offensive and interceptor drones were disabled and making the country vulnerable to Russian missile attacks.

The decision, which started on October 14th, has been disputed among officials, with the Journal citing unnamed U.S. sources and different accounts regarding who was informed at the White House. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his concerns, blaming both the U.S. and Musk's SpaceX for the situation, while Musk denied any influence, stating that Starlink systems are owned and controlled by the U.S. government and decisions on speed or usage are made by the U.S. military and the President.

The conflicting reports have led to confusion and raised concerns about the involvement of the U.S. government and SpaceX in the throttling of Starlink in Ukraine.