{
  "id": 16416921,
  "title": "‘Ukraine violated Starlink terms, used it to kill people’: Elon Musk admits imposing curbs after Kyiv's access restored",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-violated-starlink-terms-used-it-to-kill-people-elon-musk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/elon-musk-starlink-ukraine-violated-terms-drone-strikes-kill-people-spacex-kyiv-access-restored-russia-war-101792893592750.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elon Musk has admitted to restricting Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine to prevent its use for offensive drone strikes, despite Ukraine's claims that its access to the services had been restricted. The decision came after the restoration of Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite services, which had disrupted frontline operations for over a week. Musk clarified that the US government controlled any changes involving the military-grade version of Starlink, which is crucial for Ukraine's drone operations and communications. He emphasized that Starlink remains critical to Ukraine's defense and is the only system that cannot be jammed or destroyed, at least for now. The incident has added tensions between Kyiv and Washington, further straining an already tense relationship.",
  "summary": "In a post on X, SpaceX founder Elon Musk clarified that he will not allow Starlink to be used for offensive drone strikes to kill people.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/musk-says-he-was-behind-starlink-speed-restriction-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-24T14:11:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraines-military-says-starlink-satellite-connection-stable-after",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:25:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:27:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink terms with offensive drone strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/musk-says-ukraine-violated-starlink-terms-with-offensive-drone-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-24T21:30:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal; Musk says Kyiv violated terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms-16411088",
        "published": "2026-10-24T22:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Ukraine says Starshield back to normal; Musk says Kyiv violated terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ukraine-says-starshield-back-to-normal-musk-says-kyiv-violated-terms-16384079",
        "published": "2026-10-24T23:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'To kill people': Musk accuses Ukraine military of misusing Starlink for drone strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/to-kill-people-musk-accuses-ukraine-military-of-misusing-starlink-for",
        "published": "2026-10-25T00:57:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "'Ukraine Violated Starlink, Used It To Kill People': Elon Musk As Speed Restores",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ukraine-violated-starlink-used-it-to-kill-people-elon-musk-as-speed",
        "published": "2026-10-25T01:52:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}