Elon Musk has reportedly refused Ukraine's request to use Starlink satellite internet for drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, according to a single-source report from an open-source intelligence monitoring channel.
A single-source report from an open-source monitoring channel states that Elon Musk has denied Ukraine's request to use Starlink satellite terminals for drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. The claim, which has not been independently verified, would represent a significant limitation on Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities if confirmed. Starlink has been a critical component of Ukraine's drone operations throughout the war, and prior reports indicated that Ukrainian President Zelensky had sought U.S. intervention to secure access.
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- Open-source intake