Ukraine denounces that Russia is using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system

INTERNATIONAL / By Luis Moreno

Ukraine’s military intelligence services have raised concerns about Russian forces reportedly gaining access to Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk. SpaceX, the company behind Starlink, has denied any business dealings with Moscow. The Starlink service, which is used to provide internet access to remote areas without phone signals, used to be an exclusive advantage for Ukrainian forces. However, Ukrainian Military Intelligence announced that intercepted conversations revealed Russian forces in Ukraine were now also using Starlink. The Russian 83rd Assault Brigade in the Donetsk region was specifically mentioned as using the system. In response, SpaceX stated on Twitter that it had not sold or marketed Starlink in Russia and would investigate any unauthorized usage, pledging to shut down terminals if necessary.