The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials and people familiar, reported SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last week ordered limits on Ukrainian military use of the Starshield satellite-communications system. The Hill, citing sources, said the curbs reduced Ukrainian drone, fixed‑wing and helicopter operations; the WSJ reported the decision was linked to Musk’s and U.S. President Trump’s displeasure over Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian refineries.

2026-10-21

The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials and people familiar, reported SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last week ordered limits on Ukrainian military use of the Starshield satellite-communications system. The Hill, citing sources, said the curbs reduced Ukrainian drone, fixed‑wing and helicopter operations; the WSJ reported the decision was linked to Musk’s and U.S. President Trump’s displeasure over Ukraine’s continued strikes on Russian refineries.