The America-Ukraine link grows even spottier
The Starlink cut-offs were a test, and worse may follow
The link between the United States and Ukraine has become increasingly strained. Recently, the government in Washington imposed limitations on Ukrainian drones' connection to Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service. These restrictions reportedly cut the power of up to $1 million worth of drones in a single sortie. The decision was made without official acknowledgment from Donald Trump's administration, and it is believed to have been initiated by a small group surrounding the president, Mr. Musk, and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to Russia.
Reports suggest Mr. Musk was motivated to punish Ukraine for targeting Russian refineries. While Mr. Musk has a complicated relationship with Ukraine, his decision to provide satellite connectivity during the early days of the war was crucial to Ukraine's survival. The decision to impose the restrictions had a significant impact on the battlefield in Ukraine.
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