Musk says Washington controls Starlink limits in Ukraine
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mediacongo
Elon Musk says the US military and Donald Trump control the restrictions imposed on military Starshield terminals used by Ukraine. A cut-off above 160 km/h disrupted several drone missions before the connection was restored, according to statements reported by Mediacongo.
Elon Musk, head of SpaceX, says the US military decides the limits imposed on Starshield military terminals used in Ukraine, under the ultimate authority of President Donald Trump. He wrote on X on Wednesday that the systems belong to the US government and that any restrictions on speed or use are set by the military and, “ultimately”, by the president.
Musk distinguishes Starshield, the military version of the satellite network, from the commercial Starlink service. He has also called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to leave office. His statements come as Starlink speed limits disrupt Ukrainian military operations, according to Mediacongo.
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