Musk says US government may be behind Ukraine drone speed limits
Key Takeaways
- Musk claims the US government controls Starshield speed limits.
- Ukraine reported sudden Starlink speed restrictions disrupting missions.
- Tensions exist between Washington and Kyiv over military strategies.
- Russia launched major attacks on Ukrainian energy and communication infrastructure.
Elon Musk indicated that US authorities might control the restrictions impacting Ukraine's drone speeds via the Starlink and Starshield networks. Ukrainian officials stated that unexpected caps disrupted defense operations as tensions grew between Kyiv and Washington. Musk noted that military-grade systems are ultimately managed by the US government, while civilian Starlink cannot support offensive actions.
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