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  "id": 15824686,
  "title": "Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/musk-ordered-slowdown-of-starlink-service-used-by-ukraines-military",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T00:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261021/musk-ordered-slowdown-of-starlink-service-used-by-ukraines-military-wsj-reports"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk ordered a reduction in the speed of SpaceX's military-grade Starlink satellite service in Ukraine. This information was reported on Tuesday, based on statements from US officials and people familiar with the situation. Musk, SpaceX, and the White House have not yet responded to requests for comment. The report could not be independently verified.\n\nUkraine relies on Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations. The slowdown of the service has hindered Ukraine's efforts in attacking and defending against Russia with their air defense drones. Musk and US President Donald Trump discussed the decision to slow down Starlink in a call shortly after it became public. The two had also talked about the matter prior to this decision.\n\nAccording to the report, the order to limit the satellite system originated from within the White House. Trump claimed last week that neither he nor Musk were responsible for Ukraine losing access to Starlink. Musk stated that any restrictions on speed or service would be detrimental.",
  "summary": "Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter. Musk, SpaceX and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Ukraine uses Starlink…",
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        "title": "Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports",
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        "title": "Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine’s military, WSJ reports",
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine’s military, WSJ reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/musk-ordered-slowdown-of-starlink-service-used-by-ukraines-military-15838635",
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