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Elon Musk’s Warning To Ukraine: American billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has recently made a big statement about Ukraine. He said that if he shuts down his Starlink satellite internet system, Ukraine’s entire frontline will collapse.
In fact, Musk’s warning has come at a time when the Russia-Ukraine war is continuing and the conflict between the two countries has intensified. Musk’s statement is considered a major setback for Western countries and the Ukrainian government, as the Starlink system has become a major pillar of military communications on the battlefield.
Elon Musk’s statement
Elon Musk wrote on the social media platform X, “I challenged Putin to a face-to-face physical battle over Ukraine and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. If I shut it down, his entire frontline will collapse.” Musk also said that he detests “years of genocide in a stalemate,” which Ukraine will inevitably lose. Musk targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that Zelensky is forcibly dragging the war and it has become a “never-ending corruption game”.
Why is Starlink so important for Ukraine?
Starlink is a satellite internet system operated by Musk’s company SpaceX. It is known for providing fast and secure internet connections to any corner of the world. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine’s fixed-line and mobile network services were badly damaged. In such a situation, Starlink helped the Ukrainian army and government by providing a strong communications network.
Major uses of Starlink
Let us tell you that the Ukrainian army has a heavy reliance on Starlink. It has become an important tool for transmitting orders in the battlefield. Ukraine used Starlink to direct drone attacks on Russian targets. However, SpaceX stopped this practice two years ago. Some civilians also use this service, especially those who contact their families through smartphones. During the war, the government and military leadership had to resort to the Starlink network to maintain mutual contact.
If Elon Musk actually shuts down the Starlink service in Ukraine, the communication of the Ukrainian army will be badly affected. The ability to carry out drone attacks and cyber operations will decrease. Ukraine’s strategic advantage in the battlefield will be weakened. Russia can get a big advantage, because Ukraine’s military communication system can collapse.
