NewzElon Musk ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service used by Ukraine's military, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by news outlets on October 20. Musk reportedly capped the speeds at which Ukrainian hardware could maintain connectivity to the satellite-based network.
The restriction affects the critical satellite communication infrastructure that Ukraine has relied heavily upon during the conflict. The reports are based on information from U.S. officials and individuals familiar with the matter.
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