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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink access
Original: Ukraine says SpaceX restricted its Starlink access
Ukraine says SpaceX has restricted its access to Starlink, the satellite internet service that has been vital for military communications and battlefield coordination since Russia's invasion. The claim has raised questions about SpaceX's role in the war and the reliability of Western tech support for Kyiv. SpaceX has not yet issued a detailed response, and the extent of the restrictions remains unclear.
Why now: Starlink is critical to Ukraine's battlefield communications, so any restriction by SpaceX raises major concerns about wartime reliance on a private company.
Evidence
- Ukraine says SpaceX restricted its Starlink access · Morning Brew
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