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Ukraine accuses Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling Starlink terminals

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Ukraine's Kyiv administration claims SpaceX's Starlink satellite terminals are being deliberately throttled by Elon Musk's company to prevent Russian drone attacks. This accusation follows the second night of intense ballistic missile strikes against Kyiv, where officials report that the ability to block incoming drones has been severely restricted. The incident occurred in October 2026 during a period of escalating conflict, with limited coverage available for this specific event. Key facts include the specific accusation of throttling, the timing of the second night of attacks, and the immediate impact on drone interception capabilities.

Key points

• Kyiv officials assert that SpaceX is intentionally throttling Starlink terminals to hinder Russian drone attacks.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific incident on the second night of ballistic missile attacks in October 2026, with no broader context on the Starlink program's operational status or the extent of the throttling.

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