Musk hints responsibility for Starlink slowdown, cites Ukrainian drone strikes

Musk has hinted at responsibility for slowing Starlink in Ukraine, saying the military broke its terms by using the service in drone strikes.

• Musk said the Ukrainian army violated Starlink's terms of service by using it in drone strikes to kill people, and the gap was closed last week.
• Musk stated Starlink is a civilian system, not a means to kill, and that any violation of its terms will terminate service.
• Ukraine announced restoration of a stable Starlink connection, with Defense Minister Yevhen Khmar registering speeds above 400 km/h.
• Trump announced Friday that Musk re-started the Starlink network in Ukraine.
• President Zelensky confirmed Starlink service in Ukraine returned to pre-restriction levels.
• The White House and Elon Musk denied responsibility for imposing the speed restrictions on Ukrainian terminals.