Musk ordered Starshield slowdown in Ukraine, report says

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the Starshield satellite network in Ukraine, causing Ukrainian military equipment to lose connectivity at certain speeds. The decision has been denied by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Ukraine's military relies heavily on Starshield, a military version of Starlink, in its war against Russia. Musk previously stated Starshield falls under US government management, with final decisions made by the president. Sources told the Journal that Musk acted independently but consulted with Trump after problems emerged, though another source claims consultation occurred beforehand. The war has now lasted over four years.


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