Elon Musk has publicly stated that Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of service by using the civilian commercial service for offensive drone strikes aimed at killing people, a use he claims was never permitted and has now been restricted. Musk asserted on X that SpaceX has done more to defend Ukraine than any other private company, but expressed ‘UTTER CONTEMPT’ for those advocating for prolonged conflict without realistic solutions, differentiating Starlink from the government-controlled Starshield system. He emphasized Starlink’s critical role in Ukraine’s defense, noting its current immunity to jamming and destruction by Russia, and warned that its deactivation would lead to an immediate collapse of the Ukrainian front line. Previously, Musk had attributed speed and usage limits to decisions made by the U.S. military and the President. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that broader Starlink access had been restored, with stable connections at higher speeds, following a period of disruption that reportedly occurred without advance warning to Ukrainian forces. The exact reasons for the service slowdown remain unclear, with conflicting accusations and denials from various U.S. officials and Ukrainian sources, even as peace negotiations are reportedly being considered.
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