Ukraine Accuses Russia of Using Starlink, Prompting SpaceX Denial

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The Ukrainian military claims to have evidence that Russian troops are using Starlink for internet communication in occupied Ukrainian territories, a claim denied by SpaceX. The Ukrainian government released a 12-second audio clip as proof, but SpaceX reiterated its denial, stating it has never done business with the Russian government and that Starlink terminals are not sold or functional in Russia. The use of Starlink in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been controversial, with SpaceX taking steps to prevent its use for offensive purposes, including drone strikes.
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- Ukraine intelligence ‘confirms’ Russian forces using Starlink Al Jazeera English
- Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say Defense One
- Ukraine Says Russia Is Using Starlink at the Front Line, Prompting Pushback From Elon Musk The Wall Street Journal
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