Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov (Fedorov/X)
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News1829-01-2026, 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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