Ukraine Says SpaceX Hampers Drones for Attack and Defense, as US Ties Fray

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 14, 2026By author

Ukraine said Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted Starlink services on Wednesday, hampering the country's attack and air-defense drone missions as worsening ties with Washington fuel concerns over US battlefield support. Russia launched more missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in attacks President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called “ostentatious disrespect” for US President Donald Trump’s call for an energy ceasefire.

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