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Trump denies ordering Ukraine Starshield limits as Musk disclaims responsibility
Ukrainian forces reported disrupted battlefield operations after losing some access to SpaceX’s military satellite internet service. According to Fast Company, commanders reported lost drones and interrupted missions. Quartz reported that Musk said the US government controls Starshield, while Ukraine said the restrictions disconnected drones traveling faster than 160 kilometers per hour.
- According to Quartz, Trump also expressed doubt that Musk ordered the restrictions.
Covered by 6 publishers within 40 hours of the first report.
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Wall Street Journal How Does Starshield Work and Who Controls It? · Drew FitzGerald
Fast Company What to know about the Starshield restrictions that rattled Ukraine’s forces · Associated Press
The Hill Trump claims neither he nor Musk caused Ukraine Starlink outage · Mira Bhakta
Quartz Trump says he did not order Starshield limits on Ukraine and doubts Musk did · Colleen Cabili
Gizmodo Trump and Elon Agree: It Must Have Been the Dog That Ate Ukraine’s Starshield · Tom McKay
The Next Web Ukraine’s drones still lose Starshield above 161 km/h, Zelenskyy says · Ana-Maria Stanciuc