Russian forces appear to be using SpaceX’s Starlink communications service inside Ukraine, suggesting that a company celebrated for helping the defenders is now also aiding the invaders. This requires the immediate attention of the American Government against Elon Musk.
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2024/02/russia-using-spacexs-starlink-satellite-devices-ukraine-sources-say/394080/
I posted this a couple of days ago, when Starlink posted their response.
The response did not address the question. And it felt super specific in trying to thread some needle.
@Cosmichomicide @JV3MJD
I remember reports of elon shutting off starlink over Ukraine, creating comm blackouts that benefitted the soviets. I think it's been clear all along which dog elon has in this fight
the response is weird
I would not believe anything from him
We (DoD) are paying Starlink for the Ukrainian service. I'd hope this would be investigated and audited under that contract. I feel we have made a terrible mistake placing so many contracts with companies he controls and that needs to stop. He's not a stable and trustworthy partner.
@Cosmichomicide @JV3MJD
definitely not. but we don't vet a lot of our partners thoroughly (or at all) beyond the expedience they provide