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Musk conditions Starlink usage for deep strikes in Russia on US political authorization
Meduza Live·UA · RU · US·about 7 hours ago
Sources tell Kyiv Independent that Elon Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, contradicting an Aug. 30 FT report that he was open to it. The discrepancy highlights uncertainty over Starlink's operational constraints and its impact on Ukraine's strike capabilities. This matters because Starlink access is critical for Ukraine's drone operations, and any restriction could limit its ability to target Russian assets.