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strikeAug 8, 2026

Musk Blocks Starlink for Ukrainian Deep Strikes in Russia

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American tech billionaire Elon Musk is currently refusing to grant Ukraine permission to use the Starlink satellite network for targeting strikes inside Russian territory, The Atlantic reported. The refusal comes despite direct appeals from Kyiv.

Source: Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk — Read the full report

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  • Kyiv Post; Tymur DubovykBy Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk

    American tech billionaire Elon Musk is currently refusing to grant Ukraine permission to use the Starlink satellite network for targeting strikes inside Russian territory, The Atlantic reported. The refusal comes despite direct appeals from Kyiv. During a recent meeting, Presiden…

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