Musk and Trump face scrutiny over Starshield restrictions in Ukraine

hindustantimes.com —

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump face scrutiny over reports that restrictions were imposed on Starshield satellite services used by Ukrainian forces, potentially weakening Kyiv's defense against Russian drone attacks. The Telegraph reported Musk proposed the restrictions to Trump, who allegedly agreed. Measures included a 160 km/h speed cap on Ukrainian drones, raising concerns about their effectiveness against Russia's Geran attack drones. Musk publicly denied responsibility, stating the US military and Trump decided any restrictions. However, sources cited by the newspaper alleged both men were involved in the decision.


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