Musk ordered Starlink restrictions that disabled Ukrainian drones

Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the military version of the Starlink satellite network, causing Ukrainian drones to lose connectivity at high speeds and become ineffective. The restrictions, implemented on October 14, reportedly allowed Russian attacks to breach Ukrainian defenses. The Wall Street Journal reports President Donald Trump was informed only after the move became public, though one source claims prior discussion. Musk denied involvement, stating the US military decides all usage limits. The action followed Trump's diesel deal with Russia and renewed criticism of Zelenskyy. Trump demands Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil refineries, which Kyiv has conditionally agreed to if Russia halts strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, though no such halt has occurred.