US restricts Ukraine's Starlink access, no one claims responsibility

The United States has restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite services, crippling Ukrainian drone operations, but no U.S. official or Elon Musk will accept responsibility for the decision. Ukrainian drone pilots lost connectivity at speeds above 160 km/h on October 14, with failures later reported at speeds as low as 60-70 km/h. The restriction severely hampers Ukraine's defense against Russian drones and its ability to strike Russian targets, with Ukrainian forces relying heavily on both Starlink and the military-grade Starshield system. Musk denies making the decision, claiming only the U.S. military and President Donald Trump have authority, while Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio all deny involvement. Reports from The Telegraph and Wall Street Journal attribute the restriction to Musk personally, raising concerns among experts about the reliability of U.S.-supplied military equipment.