Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated on Wednesday that the US government holds responsibility for any speed or usage limitations affecting the Starshield satellite communications system currently utilized by Ukraine. Musk clarified that while the technology is deployed for battlefield communications and logistics, the systems are owned and controlled by the US government rather than his company.

This statement follows reports from Ukraine regarding operational slowdowns within the network. By attributing these disruptions to the US military and the President of the United States, Musk has shifted the focus of accountability regarding the system's performance in the conflict zone away from SpaceX.