Elon Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink's terms of service
Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes, but emphasised its critical role in Ukraine’s defence, while tensions between Washington and Kyiv over network disruptions persist.
Elon Musk, the US tech billionaire, accused Ukraine's military of misusing Starlink satellite internet for offensive drone strikes, violating Starlink's terms of service. On his platform X, Musk stated that Ukraine had used Starlink for "offensive drone strikes to kill people" following the closure of a loophole last week. However, Musk provided no evidence or specific examples to back up his claims.
Starlink, operated by Musk's space company SpaceX, is a commercial service intended for civilian and defensive purposes, not offensive military operations. Musk's space company also offers a military counterpart, Starshield, which is controlled by the US government. Ukraine has been using Starlink for air defense against Russia's invasion, including drone operations, logistics, and communications.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that connections to Starlink and Starshield had been restored, indicating their importance for frontline logistics and defending against Russian drones. Musk emphasized that Starlink remained crucial to Ukraine's defense, stating that the front line would collapse immediately if Starlink were turned off.
He also expressed contempt for those who push for endless slaughter without offering realistic solutions to the conflict.
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