Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House: Reuters reports
Officials say the White House ordered temporary limits on Ukraine’s Starshield service, affecting drone operations amid rising U.S.-Kyiv tensions.
TL;DR
- The White House issued an order to limit the SpaceX Starshield system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations.
- This restriction affected the performance of Ukrainian drones reliant on Starshield for guidance.
- The order came as President Trump pressured Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries, citing concerns about rising energy prices.
- Ukrainian officials confirmed the restrictions and expressed that they complicated strike missions.
- Elon Musk stated that any limits on Starshield speed or usage are decided by the US military or the president, as the systems are owned and controlled by the US government.