Ukraine Contacts SpaceX Over Russian Drones Using Starlink for Attacks

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News18•29-01-2026, 21:18
Ukraine Contacts SpaceX Over Russian Drones Using Starlink for Attacks
- •Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed contacting SpaceX regarding Russian drones utilizing Starlink internet for attacks.
- •The Ministry of Defense team reached out to SpaceX within hours of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity appearing over Ukrainian cities.
- •Fedorov emphasized that Western technologies should support democracy and protect civilians, not be used for terror.
- •He expressed gratitude to SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Elon Musk for their swift response and immediate action.
- •The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) also reported Russian forces using Starlink to guide BM-35 strike drones.
Why It Matters: Ukraine engaged SpaceX to address Russian forces using Starlink for drone attacks, highlighting technology misuse concerns.
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