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WSJ: Musk Authorized Starlink Slowdown Affecting Ukraine's Drones

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk authorized a Starlink slowdown on Oct. 14, triggering panic in Kyiv and confusion within the Trump administration.

When a military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine was throttled on Oct. 14, the move triggered alarm in Kyiv and confusion within the Trump administration about who had ordered the restrictions. Our reporting indicates Elon Musk authorized the Starlink slowdown. The (SpaceX) fou…