# Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, report says

https://mins.news/en/item/108800

- DW, 2026-10-21 03:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/elon-musk-ordered-a-slowdown-of-starlink-in-ukraine-report/a-79718899?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of the military-grade Starlink service used by Ukraine. Kyiv relies on it for battlefield communications and drone operations, so restrictions affect missions against Russia. The report also said Musk and US President Donald Trump discussed the decision.

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