Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57pm on 26 Jul 2025,Saturday International
According to recent reports, Elon Musk directed SpaceX engineers to shut down Starlink satellite coverage in parts of southern Ukraine during a crucial phase of Ukraine’s 2022 counteroffensive against Russian forces near Kherson. The sudden blackout reportedly disrupted over 100 Starlink terminals, causing operational failure in drone and artillery coordination. Although Ukraine eventually liberated the region, the event sparked international concern over the control a private individual holds over critical infrastructure. SpaceX has denied the shutdown claim, while global leaders are now rethinking reliance on private satellite networks for national security and military communications. (PC: AP)
