# Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/38844

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-31 14:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/musk-opposes-allowing-ukraine-to-use-starlink-for-strikes-on-russia-despite-recent-media-reports-sources-say/

> Three people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk still opposes letting Ukraine use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes deep inside Russia. Kyiv has sought U.S. approval, but no authorization has been secured. Musk reportedly sees the move as escalation rather than a path toward ending the war.

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