Musk curbs Starshield services for Ukraine, report says

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Elon Musk ordered a reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine, limiting connection speeds and rendering some Ukrainian drones ineffective, according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon issued no directives for the changes, while President Donald Trump denied requesting any restrictions. Kyiv reported the service limits last week, viewing Starshield as crucial against Russia's invasion. The restrictions follow recent US criticism of Ukraine, including Trump urging Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. Ukraine relies on Starshield for battlefield communications and strikes, amid growing tensions between Washington and Kyiv.


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