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Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine: WSJ

The Hill·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine: WSJ

Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Starshield, the military version of Starlink internet, which Ukraine said hampered its response to Russian attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported. The disruption impacted Ukraine's drones, airplanes and helicopters, according to a source familiar with the matter. The report cited U.S. officials and people familiar with the situation.

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