Elon Musk refused Ukraine’s request for Starlink that would help it attack Russian ships with exploding sea drones, report says

• Elon Musk denied Ukraine’s request for Starlink access near Crimea last year, per The New York Times.
• Ukraine wanted to send an explosive maritime drone against Russian ships, the Times reported.
• Some Ukrainian officials and world leaders worry about relying on Musk’s technology, the report said.

Elon Musk denied Ukraine access to his Starlink satellite system near Crimea last year when the country wanted to send an explosive-filled maritime drone against Russian ships, The New York Times reported.

According to the Times, Ukraine asked Musk for Starlink access near Crimea, but Musk refused, two people familiar with the discussions said. He later said the company’s satellites could not be used for long-range drone strikes.