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Elon Musk pledges continued Starlink service for Ukraine

SpaceX CEO and head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk pledged on March 9 that he would never cut off Starlink terminals for Ukraine.

10 March 2025, 12:05 PM

Poland eyeing alternatives as Musk hints at Starlink cutoff

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski fired back at SpaceX chief and U.S. government efficiency head Elon Musk over comments about Starlink on March 9. Musk previously posted on X that his satellite system is “the backbone of Ukraine’s army” and its defenses would collapse if he shut it off.

9 March 2025, 07:30 PM

Musk boasts Starlink is Ukraine’s ‘backbone,’ claims front line would ‘collapse’ without it

Ukraine’s entire defensive line would “collapse” without the Starlink system, claimed US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head and billionaire oligarch Elon Musk on March 9 via X.

9 March 2025, 11:32 AM

Eutelsat can supply Ukraine with 40,000 terminals to replace Starlink

French satellite operator Eutelsat is in talks with the EU to replace Starlink as Ukraine’s primary service for military communications, company CEO Eva Berneke said on March 6.

7 March 2025, 01:26 AM

Musk cutting Ukraine off from Starlink would spark ‘international crisis,’ Poland warns

If U.S. oligarch Elon Musk decides to disconnect Ukraine from his Starlink satellite internet service, it would trigger a “major international crisis,” Polish Deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski said on March 5.

5 March 2025, 10:16 PM

EU seeking alternatives to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink for Ukraine

The European Commission is investigating how it can assist Ukraine in securing satellite communication, as Elon Musk has reportedly threatened to cut Kyiv’s access to the Starlink network, according to earlier media claims, Politico reported on March 3.

3 March 2025, 04:50 PM

Zelenskyy: No signs Starlink will be cut, but Ukraine preparing for risk

Ukraine has received no threats about the possible shutdown of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Feb. 23 press conference, commenting on recent media reports.

24 February 2025, 11:25 AM

Poland buys Starlink terminals for Ukraine and covers subscription

Poland has purchased and is covering the cost of Starlink terminals for Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski announced on X on Feb. 22.

22 February 2025, 06:56 PM

Center for Countering Disinformation responds to question on whether the US could disable Starlink

Ukraine has alternatives to Starlink for satellite communication used by its Defense Forces, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation, said on Feb. 22.

22 February 2025, 01:38 PM

No viable alternative to Starlink for now — Ukrainian drone forces commander

Starlink satellite internet remains the only way for Ukraine to maintain effective control over battlefield operations, especially when it comes to UAVs, Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, said on Feb. 3.

4 February 2025, 01:24 AM

Could Elon Musk be the U.S. mediator in Ukraine-Russia peace talks?

Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko suggested on Radio NV that businessman Elon Musk might act as a mediator for the United States in potential future peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

11 November 2024, 10:45 AM

Heavy fighting near Pokrovsk as both sides advance, ISW reports

Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have recently made moves near Pokrovsk amid ongoing fighting in the area, according to the Institute for the Study of War’s (ISW) daily update on Nov. 9.

10 November 2024, 10:31 AM

Musk was on Trump’s call with Zelenskyy — report

Elon Musk was also on the line during a recent phone conversation between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Axios reported on Nov. 8, citing sources familiar with the matter.

8 November 2024, 08:34 PM

Poland pays for Starlink terminals used by Ukrainian military

The Polish government is the sole financier of Starlink terminals and subscriptions used by the Ukrainian military, Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Oct. 10.

11 October 2024, 01:16 AM

Russia installs Starlink on its kamikaze drones

The most recent Russian modification of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 one-way attack (or kamikaze) drones includes Starlink satellite communication terminals, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Sept. 25.

25 September 2024, 09:13 PM

Russian EW disrupts Starlink near frontlines, says military expert

Russian electronic warfare equipment can interfere with Starlink operations up to 30 to 40 kilometers from the line of contact, Serhiy Beskrestnov, a military expert in communications, electronic reconnaissance, and warfare, known by the call sign "Flash," said in a recent interview with Radio NV.

2 June 2024, 12:15 PM

Russia's electronic attacks partially disrupt Starlink in Ukraine

Russia's electronic warfare influence “does not completely interrupt the operation of Starlink, but it does cause some discomfort” on the front, Serhiy Beskrestnov, a military expert in communications, electronic reconnaissance and warfare, call sign "Flash," said ina recent interview with Radio NV.

1 June 2024, 01:19 PM

Russian forces disrupt Starlink ahead of Kharkiv offensive — NYT

Before its offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, Russia disrupted the operation of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian military for communications, intelligence gathering, and drone attacks, The New York Times reported on May 24.

24 May 2024, 01:10 PM

Russia likely found way to disrupt Starlink connectivity — report

When Russian forces launched the Kharkiv offensive on May 10, defending Ukrainian troops found their Starlink terminals unresponsive, The Washington Post reported on May 17.

17 May 2024, 08:46 PM

Pentagon and SpaceX move to block Russia’s access to Starlink

The Pentagon and SpaceX have identified ways to block Russian troops from using Starlink terminals in Ukraine, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said on May 9.

10 May 2024, 01:11 AM

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