Ukraine accuses Musk of throttling Starlink before Russian drone attack

Ukraine accused Elon Musk of throttling Starlink internet speeds before a major Russian drone attack on October 14, disrupting military operations and leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched hundreds of drones in one of the largest attacks, striking energy, logistics, and railways. Top advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov blamed SpaceX for restricting speeds without warning, disrupting missions. Musk denied responsibility, saying the US government controls Starshield systems. The incident follows a Trump-Putin deal to bring Russian diesel to the US, which critics called a boost to Putin's war effort. Zelenskyy called the deal a "betrayal," while Trump has labeled him a "Dictator without Elections."