Elon Musk suggested limiting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces to Donald Trump, who agreed to the idea, the Telegraph reported on Oct. 16. The report comes after SpaceX imposed a speed cap on Ukraine's Starshield service on Oct. 14, disrupting battlefield operations.
The report suggests a potential influence by Elon Musk and Donald Trump on the provision of critical communication technology to Ukraine, impacting battlefield operations.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of restricting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces, the Telegraph reported on October 16, citing four sources familiar with the matter. The report comes after SpaceX abruptly implemented a speed cap on Ukraine's vital Starshield service on October 14, with no warning to Kyiv in advance. The sudden restriction disrupted multiple battlefield operations, including mid-range drone strikes and air defense. Conflicting reports about the reason for the cutoff and who was responsible left Ukraine with questions even after Starlink service stabilized on the front lines.
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