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Moneycontrol01-02-2026, 22:42

Musk: SpaceX Blocked Russia's Unauthorised Starlink Use; Ukraine Tightens Controls

  • Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX's actions to block Russia's unauthorised use of Starlink have been effective.
  • Ukraine's military heavily relies on Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations.
  • Kyiv detected Starlink terminals on Russian long-range drones, prompting concerns about misuse.
  • Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated Ukraine is developing a technical solution with Starlink to restrict access to authorised users.
  • SpaceX reiterated it does not provide Starlink services to Russia and does not do business with the Russian government or military.

Why It Matters: SpaceX successfully blocked Russia's Starlink misuse, prompting Ukraine to implement stricter access controls.

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