Elon Musk's efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks have delivered real results, a Ukrainian official said. Praising the SpaceX founder as a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people, defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov noted Musk's swift action upon discovering that Russian drones with Starlink connectivity were operating in Ukraine.
The drones have been involved in multiple lethal assaults on Ukraine, including a recent attack that targeted a moving passenger train, resulting in six fatalities. Musk acknowledged the success of their intervention via social media, stating, Looks like the steps we took to stop the unauthorized use of Starlink by Russia have worked. Let us know if more needs to be done.
SpaceX's Starlink network has been instrumental in providing high-speed internet across Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian defense minister elaborated that the Russian drones are particularly challenging to target as they operate at low altitudes and evade electronic warfare.
In response to the situation, Ukrainian authorities plan to implement a whitelist of approved Starlink terminals allowed to function in the country, intending to disconnect unregistered units. This initiative, fostered in cooperation with SpaceX, is set to improve control over the satellite network used in military operations.
Musk's relationship with Ukraine has seen ups and downs since he first provided Starlink access. While he faced criticism for denying certain services, he has affirmed his dedication to supporting Ukraine's communication infrastructure, stating, My Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Despite ongoing tensions, both sides continue to explore ways to enhance their collaboration in the domain of cybersecurity and advanced military communications.
The drones have been involved in multiple lethal assaults on Ukraine, including a recent attack that targeted a moving passenger train, resulting in six fatalities. Musk acknowledged the success of their intervention via social media, stating, Looks like the steps we took to stop the unauthorized use of Starlink by Russia have worked. Let us know if more needs to be done.
SpaceX's Starlink network has been instrumental in providing high-speed internet across Ukraine since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian defense minister elaborated that the Russian drones are particularly challenging to target as they operate at low altitudes and evade electronic warfare.
In response to the situation, Ukrainian authorities plan to implement a whitelist of approved Starlink terminals allowed to function in the country, intending to disconnect unregistered units. This initiative, fostered in cooperation with SpaceX, is set to improve control over the satellite network used in military operations.
Musk's relationship with Ukraine has seen ups and downs since he first provided Starlink access. While he faced criticism for denying certain services, he has affirmed his dedication to supporting Ukraine's communication infrastructure, stating, My Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Despite ongoing tensions, both sides continue to explore ways to enhance their collaboration in the domain of cybersecurity and advanced military communications.
