Musk throttled Starlink for Ukraine's drones, report says
Elon Musk reportedly ordered a speed cap on Starlink service used by Ukraine’s military, throttling connections for drones traveling over 99 mph and hindering their ability to counter Russian attacks. The Wall Street Journal reported the restriction targeted military-grade Starshield terminals, which use GPS to calculate device speed and enforce the limit. Musk claimed U.S. government control, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied issuing any such directive, with reports indicating Musk consulted Trump beforehand. The throttle effectively disabled fast-moving strike and interceptor drones, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. The dispute involves blame among Musk, the Pentagon, and the White House, highlighting tensions over private control of critical military infrastructure.