‘Starlink is the difference’: Ukraine has edge in drone war

France 24 ·

France 24

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has become a vital tool for Ukraine’s drone operators, allowing them to relay the coordinates of Russian positions to artillery units in real time. But the future of use of Starlink by Ukrainian forces has been thrown into doubt in recent weeks after Musk suggested his company may no longer provide it for free.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.