Musk restricts Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellite network, sources say

Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite network, slowing the military-grade service last week, according to sources cited by CBS News. The throttling disrupted Ukrainian drone operations and battlefield communications, with units reporting link drops at speeds as low as 90 km/h, costing an estimated tens of millions of dollars in losses. Musk held conversations with administration officials beforehand, and the White House and Pentagon denied issuing such directives. President Trump said Monday he was seeking details on who ordered the slowdown, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon made no changes. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed ongoing limits and discussed restoration with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as bipartisan lawmakers called for an investigation.