Elon Musk announced that SpaceX has closed a loophole in its Starlink system that allowed Ukraine to use it for drone strikes, which he stated violated the system's terms of service. Musk emphasized the critical role of Starlink in Ukraine's defense against Russia and clarified that the military version, Starshield, is controlled by the U.S. government. Ukrainian officials had previously expressed concerns regarding restrictions on the satellite system.
Key facts
- Elon Musk stated SpaceX closed a loophole in Starlink allowing drone strikes.
- Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink's terms of service.
- Ukrainian Defense Minister reported speed interruptions were resolved.
- Musk emphasized Starlink's critical role in Ukraine's defense.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky sought assistance regarding satellite restrictions.
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