
Musk stated that Starshield is controlled by the US government and Starlink cannot be used for attack purposes.
Elon Musk responded to former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov's call for the removal of the Starshield speed limit, explaining that the system is controlled by the US government and Starlink cannot be used for attack purposes.
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Elon Musk made a statement about the limitations of the Starlink and Starshield systems used in Ukraine's military operations.
From the social media platform account of US-based company He responded to his post.
In the post, Musk noted that Starshield systems, the military version of the "Starlink" satellite system, are completely controlled by the US government, and any limitations on speed or use are ultimately determined by the US President.
Underlining that Starlink's services are "commercial services", Musk said, "The use of Starlink is limited to civilian or defensive activities and cannot be used in offensive military actions. Because such use would be inappropriate for a commercial company." he said.
STARSHIELD SYSTEM SLOWED DOWN
Sergiy Beskrestnov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's advisor on the development of defense technology fields, claimed that US-based SpaceX's Starlink system restricted the operating speed of the "military package" internet service used by the Ukrainian army.

Ukrainian officials reported that SpaceX restricted the operation of military Starshield terminals without notice, and this disrupted operations.

Elon Musk stated that Starshield systems are completely controlled by the US government and noted that speed and usage limitations are determined by the US President.

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