# Starlink used for defensive, not offensive operations, Musk says

https://mins.news/en/item/100365

- TASS, 2026-10-14 20:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2202205

> SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Starlink is restricted to civilian or defensive use and cannot be used for offensive military action, which he called inappropriate for a commercial company. Ukrainian officials had said SpaceX limited the speed of terminals used by the military, disrupting some operations.

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