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Starshield satellite terminals resume operation while in motion, Ukrainian Defense Ministry sources tell NV

Starshield service was restored for use while in motion, sources in Ukraine's Defense Ministry told NV on Oct. 15.

15 October, 01:46 PM

What SpaceX speed curbs mean for Ukrainian middle strikes and jet drone defense — NV analysis

NV investigated how newly imposed Starlink speed caps have disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, the mounting tactical risks facing Defense Forces missions, and the diplomatic levers Kyiv and European partners hold over Elon Musk on Oct. 15.

15 October, 11:16 AM

U.S. government decides Ukraine’s Starlink use limits, Musk says

Service limits for Starshield, the military subsection of Starlink used by Ukrainian defense forces, are determined by the U.S. government, SpaceX owner Elon Musk said on Oct. 14.

15 October, 01:23 AM

Massive Russian drone attack exploits Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says

Russia launched one of its largest drone attacks against Ukraine right after SpaceX started throttling Starlink devices used by the Ukrainian military, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 14.

14 October, 11:40 PM

Sikorski warns Elon Musk after SpaceX throttles Starlink for Ukrainian forces

European clients are watching Elon Musk over new Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski wrote on X on Oct. 14.

14 October, 01:24 PM

Zelenskyy says Trump and Musk blame him for prolonging war because they can't stop Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump and American billionaire Elon Musk are blaming President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the continuation of Russia's war against Ukraine because they cannot stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian leader told ABC News on Oct. 11.

11 October, 09:25 PM

Congressional delegation urges Musk to expand Starlink access for Ukraine

A U.S. congressional delegation backed expanding Ukraine’s access to Starlink and urged Elon Musk to activate additional capabilities of the service for Ukrainian users.

9 October, 11:31 PM

Elon Musk joins Pentagon project to study the future of warfare

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new Autonomous Warfare Command to develop and deploy drones, robotic and other autonomous combat systems, while Elon Musk will join a separate project on the future of warfare on Oct. 1.

1 October, 11:50 AM

Ukraine needs expanded Starlink access to hit Russian missile sites – Budanov

To effectively counter Russian missile systems, Ukraine needs expanded access to the capabilities of the Starlink satellite network, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Presidential Office, said in an interview with NewsForce, a fragment of which was published on his Telegram channel on Sept. 27.

27 September, 07:40 PM

Stubb urges Musk to expand Starlink near Russian ballistic missile launchers

Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged SpaceX owner Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine, including in areas where Russian ballistic missile launchers are located, Stubb said in an interview with Reuters.

25 September, 12:16 PM

Musk refuses to allow Starlink use for strikes inside Russia

Despite repeated requests from former and current Ukrainian officials, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk remains opposed to enabling Starlink satellites to be used for drone strikes on Russian territory, The Kyiv Independent reported on Aug. 31, citing sources.

31 August, 08:35 PM

Musk told Fedorov he did not oppose Starlink strikes inside Russia

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk told former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov that he was not opposed to Starlink being used for strikes on Russian territory, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.

31 August, 12:09 PM

Zelenskyy honors SpaceX founder Elon Musk with top civilian Order of Freedom

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding American billionaire and SpaceX and Tesla owner Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, Presidential Office wrote on Aug. 26.

26 August, 12:41 PM

Why is Fedorov going to the U.S., and is a meeting with Elon Musk planned?

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to visit the U.S. to raise funds for new defense technology projects, including an investment fund, but has no meeting planned with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Reuters reported on Aug. 21.

21 August, 07:16 PM

Kyiv seeks Elon Musk's approval to use Starlink for deep strikes inside Russia

Ukraine is seeking approval from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to use Starlink-equipped drones to strike Russian missile launchers up to 200 kilometers inside Russia, The Financial Times reported on August 21, citing officials familiar with the matter.

21 August, 09:53 AM

Former DM Mykhailo Fedorov plans U.S. trip in coming weeks

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is considering a trip to the United States, the Kyiv Independent reported on August 19, citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials familiar with the matter.

20 August, 09:34 AM

Sacked defense minister Fedorov promises new ‘game-changers’ outside government, addresses public outcry

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov addressed his departure from government, ongoing talks with Elon Musk, and public discontent in an interview with Irish journalist Caolan Robertson on Aug. 17.

19 August, 07:19 PM

Elon Musk will not let Ukraine use Starlink over Russia, expert says

It remains very unlikely that Elon Musk will reverse course and enable Ukraine to use Starlink to coordinate drone strikes over Russian territory, former Ukrainian MP and military expert Ihor Lutsenko told NV Radio on Aug. 11.

13 August, 02:52 AM

Poland threatens to review $50 million in annual Starlink payments

Warsaw could review its annual $50 million spending on Starlink services after SpaceX abruptly removed Poland from its European roaming zone, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Aug. 12.

13 August, 02:19 AM

Musk refuses to help Ukraine launch strikes against Russian missile launchers

Billionaire Elon Musk has so far declined to grant Ukraine access to Starlink technology for targeting positions from which Russia launches missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, The Atlantic reported on Aug. 7, citing sources close to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

8 August, 09:21 PM

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