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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military missions as ties with US worsen

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Ukraine alleges SpaceX restricted Starlink and damaged its drone fleet, citing Russian missile strikes on power stations as the cause. This accusation follows President Trump's recent policy shift, which Ukraine views as a betrayal of its alliance with the United States. The incident occurred in late October 2026, marking a deterioration in diplomatic relations between Kyiv and Washington.

Key points

• Ukraine claims SpaceX limited Starlink services and destroyed drones following Russian missile attacks on power stations.
• The conflict escalated after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel, leading Kyiv to label the move as 'ostentatious disrespect'.

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Evidence is limited to a single report from France 24's Gulliver Cragg dated October 14, 2026. The article does not provide specific numbers on Starlink outages or drone damage, nor does it confirm the extent of the power station strikes.

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